Bmw 316 vs Bmw M3-e93 limited edition: 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-e93 limited edition
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw M3-e93 limited edition (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw M3-e93 limited edition |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 33% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 49,966 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 1 |
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-e93 limited edition
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw M3-e93 limited edition (50%) 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.