Bmw 116d es vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 116d es
86%
MOT pass rate · 94 vehicles
More reliable
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 116d es is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 116d es | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 131,271 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 94 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 116d es
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 116d es is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.