Bmw 316 vs Bmw 520d xdrive se mhev 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 520d xdrive se mhev auto
91%
MOT pass rate · 138 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 520d xdrive se mhev auto is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 520d xdrive se mhev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 59,917 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 138 |
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 520d xdrive se mhev auto
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 520d xdrive se mhev auto is the more reliable of the two — 91% 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.