Bmw 1 series m140i vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 1 series m140i
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 1 series m140i (100%) and Bmw 316 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 1 series m140i | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 52,435 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 1 series m140i
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bmw 316
- Oil leak
- 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 1 series m140i (100%) and Bmw 316 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 1 series m140i report Full Bmw 316 report Most reliable cars
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.