Bmw 316 vs Bmw 330 e: 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 330 e
90%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 330 e (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 330 e |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 68,401 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 330 e
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 330 e (90%) 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.