BMW 316 MOT Pass Rate
79.2% of 4,537 BMW 316 MOT tests pass.
The 316 passes 79.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 316's pass rate of 79.2% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 86.8% at 6–10 years to 73.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (25) | 25 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 86.8% | 1,035 | 93,816 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.3% | 1,553 | 107,539 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.2% | 1,924 | 101,658 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 316
The most common reason the BMW 316 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 41.0% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 34.8% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 20.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.1% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 3.1% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |