Bmw 316 vs Bmw 320d m sport: 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 320d m sport
79%
MOT pass rate · 2,397 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 320d m sport is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 320d m sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 141,233 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 2,397 |
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 320d m sport
- Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 320d m sport is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.