Bmw 316 vs Bmw Ro80: 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 Ro80
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw Ro80 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 316 | Bmw Ro80 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,177 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,337 | 1 |
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 Ro80
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)
- speedometer not fitted.
- motorcycle not fitted with a speedometer.
- temporary flag fitted to headlamp
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 316 (69%) and Bmw Ro80 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 316 report Full Bmw Ro80 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.