Bmw 3 series vs Bmw K 1600 gtl le: 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 K 1600 gtl le
99%
MOT pass rate · 289 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw K 1600 gtl le (99%) 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 K 1600 gtl le |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 99% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 1% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 9,117 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 289 |
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 K 1600 gtl le
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front tyre uneven worn
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw K 1600 gtl le (99%) 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.