Bmw 316 vs Bmw 520 i 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 520 i sport auto
—
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 520 i sport auto (0%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 520 i sport auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 0% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 2 |
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 520 i sport auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 520 i sport auto (0%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 316 report Full Bmw 520 i sport auto report Most reliable cars
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.