Bmw 3 series vs Bmw F800 s: 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 F800 s
88%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw F800 s (88%) 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 F800 s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 36,714 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 10 |
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 F800 s
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw F800 s (88%) 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.