BMW F 700 Gs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW F 700 Gs reliable? We analysed 6,222 real MOT tests across 897 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW F 700 Gs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW F 700 Gs.
BMW F 700 Gs Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW F 700 Gs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW F 700 Gs MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW F 700 Gs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW F 700 Gs Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW F 700 Gs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW F 700 Gs Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW F 700 Gs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW F 700 Gs MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW F 700 Gs year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,107 | 95.8% | 6,786 | 11,732 | 18,884 |
| 2016 | 832 | 92.5% | 6,897 | 12,196 | 18,746 |
| 2015 | 743 | 92.2% | 7,365 | 12,647 | 21,794 |
| 2014 | 901 | 93.9% | 6,524 | 12,393 | 21,522 |
| 2013 | 1,847 | 92.5% | 8,310 | 14,738 | 24,364 |
| 2012 | 621 | 93.6% | 7,685 | 14,241 | 22,177 |
How Long Does a BMW F 700 Gs Last?
Based on 897 BMW F 700 Gs vehicles on UK roads.
BMW F 700 Gs Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW F 700 Gs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used BMW F 700 Gs
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.8% MOT pass rate from 1,107 tests
92.2% MOT pass rate from 743 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW F 700 Gs is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.8% across 1,107 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the BMW F 700 Gs Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW F 700 Gs THIS CAR | 93.5% | 6,222 | 13,113 mi | 14 yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Suzuki Gsf | 85.5% | 7,518 | 19,618 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW F 700 Gs outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The BMW F 700 Gs has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 6,222 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW F 700 Gs with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical BMW F 700 Gs owner drives around 1,263 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most BMW F 700 Gs models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.