Bmw 100t vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 100t
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 100t (83%) 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 100t | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 51,824 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 100t
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
- Front brake operation slightly spongy
- Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 100t (83%) and Bmw 316 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 100t 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.