Bmw 1602 l vs Bmw 3 series: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 1602 l
57%
MOT pass rate · 68 vehicles
Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 1602 l (57%) and Bmw 3 series (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 1602 l | Bmw 3 series |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 43% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.7 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 48,239 mi | 128,558 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 68 | 996,044 |
Most common faults
Bmw 1602 l
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Bmw 3 series
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 1602 l (57%) and Bmw 3 series (75%) 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.