Bmw 316 vs Bmw 435d: 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 435d
83%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 435d (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 435d |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 15% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 51,970 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 4 |
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 435d
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED
- Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
- Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 435d (83%) 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.