Bmw 316 vs Bmw F 850 gs police: 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 F 850 gs police
89%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw F 850 gs police (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw F 850 gs police |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 17,753 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 7 |
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 F 850 gs police
- Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw F 850 gs police (89%) 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.