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MOT reliability

Bmw G310

1,525 vehicles · 6,565 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,525 Bmw G310 vehicles and 6,565 completed MOT tests, the Bmw G310 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,541 miles.

1,525
Vehicles
6,565
MOT tests
1,202
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw G310 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw G310 MOT tests:

  • Body & structure26%
  • Brakes21%
  • Lamps & electrical19%
  • Other19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Steering5%
  • Identification & plates2%

Bmw G310 pass rate by age

How the Bmw G310's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
23792%
31,49792%
41,37892%
51,31491%
61,09491%
777291%
837488%
99988%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,525)

Most common Bmw G310 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw G310 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (152 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (137 times)
  3. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (125 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (113 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (97 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (89 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (81 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (68 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (53 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (44 times)
  11. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (43 times)
  12. Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b)) (33 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (30 times)
  14. Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (28 times)
  15. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (28 times)

Bmw G310 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 3 4 100% 3,686
2021 39 92 92% 5,564
2020 247 790 92% 6,619
2019 465 1,841 91% 6,766
2018 474 2,278 91% 8,641
2017 297 1,560 91% 8,465

Bmw G310 reliability FAQ

Across 1,525 Bmw G310 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw G310 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION.

The typical Bmw G310 in our data has covered around 7,541 miles.

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