Bmw 00 vs Bmw 3 series: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 00
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 00 (55%) and Bmw 3 series (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 00 | Bmw 3 series |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 55% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 45% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 50,432 mi | 128,558 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 996,044 |
Most common faults
Bmw 00
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- l/hand lock stop worn
- l/hand switch loose
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Bmw 3 series
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 00 (55%) and Bmw 3 series (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.