BMW F700GS
Real ownership data from 971 UK F700GS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common F700GS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Electrical | major | 5.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
F700GS mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 20,518 mi | 2,121 | 93.55% |
| 2017 | 208 | 17,092 mi | 1,629 | 95.41% |
| 2016 | 150 | 16,822 mi | 1,583 | 92.06% |
| 2015 | 118 | 16,710 mi | 1,470 | 91.83% |
| 2014 | 138 | 15,211 mi | 1,516 | 93.33% |
| 2013 | 259 | 20,434 mi | 1,575 | 92.29% |
| 2012 | 90 | 19,817 mi | 1,590 | 93.55% |
F700GS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW F700GS?
Across 971 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (10.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW F700GS?
The median BMW F700GS in the UK has covered 17,712 miles, and typically rides about 1,572 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,736 and 27,681 miles.
Is the BMW F700GS reliable?
93.1% of BMW F700GS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 971 BMW F700GS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.