BMW G310
Real ownership data from 1,522 UK G310 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common G310 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 13.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 10.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 7.1% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Wheels | major | 3.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
G310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38 | 3,774 mi | 815 | 92.86% |
| 2020 | 246 | 5,530 mi | 690 | 91.61% |
| 2019 | 462 | 5,574 mi | 809 | 90.35% |
| 2018 | 477 | 7,145 mi | 851 | 90.24% |
| 2017 | 296 | 7,657 mi | 752 | 90.47% |
G310 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW G310?
Across 1,522 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (13.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.1% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (10.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW G310?
The median BMW G310 in the UK has covered 6,352 miles, and typically rides about 793 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,510 and 10,259 miles.
Is the BMW G310 reliable?
90.53% of BMW G310 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,522 BMW G310 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.