BMW G310 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW G310 reliable? We analysed 6,372 real MOT tests across 1,520 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW G310 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW G310.
BMW G310 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW G310. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW G310 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW G310 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW G310 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW G310 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW G310 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW G310 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW G310 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW G310 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 92.0% | 2,069 | 3,227 | 7,820 |
| 2020 | 750 | 91.9% | 2,488 | 4,355 | 6,944 |
| 2019 | 1,752 | 91.2% | 2,198 | 4,078 | 7,258 |
| 2018 | 2,186 | 91.4% | 2,864 | 5,139 | 8,806 |
| 2017 | 1,517 | 91.4% | 3,000 | 5,400 | 8,811 |
How Long Does a BMW G310 Last?
Based on 1,520 BMW G310 vehicles on UK roads.
BMW G310 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW G310 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 G310
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
91.2% MOT pass rate from 1,752 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW G310 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 87 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the BMW G310 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW G310 THIS CAR | 91.4% | 6,372 | 4,771 mi | — 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 |
| Seat Leon S Emocion TDI | 79.4% | 2,273 | 125,504 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW G310 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW G310Should you buy a used BMW G310?
The BMW G310 has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 6,372 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 G310 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 G310 owner drives around 699 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.
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.