Bmw 316
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 27 years from 21,165 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
21,165
Best Year
2018 (91%)
Years Covered
27
How reliable is the Bmw 316?
Bmw 316 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91% | 70 | 64,483 mi |
| 2018 | 91% | 606 | 72,417 mi |
| 2017 | 90% | 1,237 | 81,552 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 948 | 97,386 mi |
| 2015 | 86% | 1,313 | 101,106 mi |
| 2014 | 86% | 2,914 | 95,868 mi |
| 2013 | 85% | 2,489 | 95,027 mi |
| 2012 | 80% | 952 | 123,221 mi |
| 2011 | 83% | 396 | 138,097 mi |
| 2010 | 78% | 548 | 146,511 mi |
| 2009 | 73% | 284 | 136,836 mi |
| 2005 | 87% | 115 | 80,365 mi |
| 2004 | 72% | 1,262 | 90,985 mi |
| 2003 | 74% | 1,265 | 93,504 mi |
| 2002 | 76% | 686 | 96,942 mi |
| 2001 | 74% | 615 | 100,456 mi |
| 2000 | 73% | 527 | 105,144 mi |
| 1999 | 77% | 803 | 107,610 mi |
| 1998 | 78% | 831 | 105,029 mi |
| 1997 | 75% | 757 | 107,650 mi |
| 1996 | 75% | 587 | 108,605 mi |
| 1995 | 72% | 467 | 90,008 mi |
| 1994 | 74% | 304 | 114,145 mi |
| 1993 | 75% | 292 | 129,047 mi |
| 1992 | 82% | 146 | 112,349 mi |
| 1991 | 82% | 241 | 116,990 mi |
| 1990 | 82% | 510 | 115,728 mi |
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About the Bmw 316
The Bmw 316 has been tested 21,165 times in 2024 MOT data across 27 model years (1990 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 606 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 316s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 115,728 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 64,483 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 316 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.
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