Bmw 3 series vs Bmw F750 gs: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Bmw F750 gs
92%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw F750 gs (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 3 series | Bmw F750 gs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 18,522 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 3 |
Most common faults
Bmw 3 series
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bmw F750 gs
- slight oil leak to rocker cover gasket
- OIL LEEK
- Rear Nail in tyre TWO
- Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw F750 gs (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.