Bmw 316 vs Bmw 320 d m sport auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 316
69%
MOT pass rate · 157,337 vehicles
Bmw 320 d m sport auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 320 d m sport auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 320 d m sport auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 137,181 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 3 |
Most common faults
Bmw 316
- Oil leak
- 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bmw 320 d m sport auto
- Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 320 d m sport auto (67%) 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.