Bmw 3 series vs Bmw S1000 r: 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 S1000 r
84%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw S1000 r (84%) 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 S1000 r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 128,558 mi | 19,682 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 996,044 | 9 |
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 S1000 r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied ball end missing (1.1.2 (d))
- Clutch lever shortened ball end missing (6.2.7 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front N/S pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front O/S pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 3 series (75%) and Bmw S1000 r (84%) 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.