Bmw 316 vs Bmw R 100rs: 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 R 100rs
96%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R 100rs (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw R 100rs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 96% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 4% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 61,629 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 5 |
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 R 100rs
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- no rear footrests fitted at time of test
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R 100rs (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 316 report Full Bmw R 100rs report Most reliable cars
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.