Bmw 220d m sport vs Bmw 316: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 220d m sport
95%
MOT pass rate · 105 vehicles
More reliable
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 220d m sport is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 220d m sport | Bmw 316 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 84,899 mi | 124,177 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 105 | 157,337 |
Most common faults
Bmw 220d m sport
No fault breakdown available.
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 220d m sport is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Bmw 220d m sport 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.