Bmw 3 series vs Bmw Lt1100: 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 Lt1100
79%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw Lt1100 (79%) 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 Lt1100 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 64,310 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 2 |
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 Lt1100
- Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort close to failure for excessive fluctuation (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated Small crack in pipe joint to silencer (7.1.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw Lt1100 (79%) 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.