BMW G310 (2017)
2017 BMW G310
CarHunch analysed 292 real MOT records for the 2017 BMW G310. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
# 2017 BMW G310 MOT Analysis
The 2017 BMW G310 is a reliably built motorcycle that passes its MOT first time in 93.2% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 7.9% of the cohort ever experiencing one. This is a genuinely low-risk purchase from a safety standpoint.
At a median mileage of 5,320 miles for a seven-year-old bike, these machines are being ridden sparingly, which explains why failures average only 0.42 per vehicle. The 1.6 advisories per bike typically reflect minor maintenance items rather than structural concerns, so budget for routine wear items like brake pads and filters, but don't expect major surprises when you take one for its first MOT after purchase.
What to check before buying a 2017 BMW G310
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 BMW G310 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 BMW G310 vehicles fall between 3,266 and 8,377 miles.
2017 BMW G310 — Still on the Road
181 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 BMW G310
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.5%
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16.5%
Exhaust noisy
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16%
Drive chain slightly loose
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11.9%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.5%
Headlamp aim too low
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8.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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8.2%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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7.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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