Bmw 316 vs Bmw M3 semi 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 M3 semi auto
90%
MOT pass rate · 542 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw M3 semi auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw M3 semi auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 61,187 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 542 |
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 M3 semi auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw M3 semi auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% 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.