Bmw 316 vs Bmw R850gs: 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 R850gs
100%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R850gs (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw R850gs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 32,760 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 12 |
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 R850gs
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw R850gs (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 316 report Full Bmw R850gs 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.