Bmw 316 vs Bmw R1100r: 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 R1100r
80%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R1100r (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw R1100r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 20% |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 66,216 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 3 |
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 R1100r
- Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front (5.2.3 (e))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R1100r (80%) 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.