Bmw 316 vs Bmw R90s: 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 R90s
91%
MOT pass rate · 227 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R90s is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw R90s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | 45,471 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 227 |
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 R90s
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw R90s is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.