Bmw 128ti auto vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 128ti auto
92%
MOT pass rate · 7,826 vehicles
More reliable
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 128ti auto is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 128ti auto | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 8% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,262 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7,826 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 128ti auto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 128ti auto is the more reliable of the two — 92% 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.