BMW K 1300 GT
Real ownership data from 97 UK K 1300 GT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common K 1300 GT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 10% |
| Electrical | fail | 5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
K 1300 GT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 28,247 mi | 1,042 | 88.89% |
| 2010 | 33 | 47,090 mi | 1,896 | 94.59% |
| 2009 | 55 | 25,434 mi | 564 | 100% |
K 1300 GT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the BMW K 1300 GT?
Across 97 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (10% of all recorded faults), electrical (5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a BMW K 1300 GT?
The median BMW K 1300 GT in the UK has covered 28,247 miles, and typically rides about 826 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,807 and 48,085 miles.
Is the BMW K 1300 GT reliable?
96.91% of BMW K 1300 GT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.2 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 97 BMW K 1300 GT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.