Bmw 316 vs Bmw 750e xdrive m 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 750e xdrive m sport auto
97%
MOT pass rate · 779 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 750e xdrive m sport auto (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw 750e xdrive m sport auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 32,545 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 779 |
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 750e xdrive m sport auto
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw 750e xdrive m sport auto (97%) 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.