Bmw 316 vs Bmw 530e xdrive m sport edition a: 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 530e xdrive m sport edition a
93%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 530e xdrive m sport edition a (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 530e xdrive m sport edition a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 24% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 64,639 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 23 |
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 530e xdrive m sport edition a
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertrays fitted.
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 530e xdrive m sport edition a (93%) 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.