Bmw 316 vs Bmw R 850 r m: 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 850 r m
87%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R 850 r m (87%) 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 850 r m |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 50% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 17,051 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 2 |
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 850 r m
- Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R 850 r m (87%) 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.