Bmw 135i vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 135i
88%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 135i (88%) 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 135i | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 60,792 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 11 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 135i
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald and beginning to split (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust flexi pipe has slight damage
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (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 135i (88%) and Bmw 316 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 135i 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.