Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 BMW F 700 Gs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 BMW F 700 Gs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 BMW F 700 Gs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 BMW F 700 Gs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 258 vehicles, the 2013 BMW F 700 Gs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 BMW F 700 Gs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW F 700 Gs (2013)

258 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2013 BMW F 700 Gs

CarHunch analysed 258 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW F 700 Gs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 BMW F 700 GS passes its MOT first time in 85.3% of cases, which is a solid 5.3 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this bike is generally well-maintained by owners. The 7.4% rate of dangerous defects is low and well within acceptable bounds, so safety concerns are minimal.

At an average mileage of 16,770 km for a 2013 model, these bikes are being ridden sensibly rather than thrashed, which likely explains the healthy pass rate. With an average of just 0.52 failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories, expect minor wear items to crop up rather than structural problems—budget for routine brake and suspension checks, but don't expect nasty surprises.

We have limited data for the 2013 BMW F 700 Gs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.52

Over 7.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 8k–22k

For context

These stats describe 258 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 258 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	248	93.4%	0.53

Colour Breakdown

Based on 961 BMW F 700 Gs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 26.6%

256

White 25.6%

246

Grey 23.7%

228

Silver 15.5%

149

Blue 5%

Orange 3.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 BMW F 700 Gs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,768

typical

8,484

low mileage

21,585

high mileage

Half of all 2013 BMW F 700 Gs vehicles fall between 8,484 and 21,585 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,484 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,484–21,585 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 BMW F 700 Gss sit.

⚠ Over 29,139 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 BMW F 700 Gs — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2013 BMW F 700 Gss are still active.

137 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.52

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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