Bmw 1150 vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 1150
87%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 1150 (87%) 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 1150 | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 59,235 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 1150
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Offside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)
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 1150 (87%) and Bmw 316 (69%) 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.