Bmw 3 series vs Bmw 745le: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Bmw 745le
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw 745le (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 3 series | Bmw 745le |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 25% |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 46,496 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 1 |
Most common faults
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))
Bmw 745le
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front air suspension strut boot cover split
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw 745le (86%) 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.