Bmw 316
MOT data from 17,169 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 81.1%. Average mileage at test: 101,082 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 653 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 381 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 370 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 293 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 286 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 264 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 259 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 256 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 232 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 212 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,034 | 78.5% |
| Diesel | 6,125 | 85.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 112 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, audible warning inoperative | |||
| 1987 | 127 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1988 | 146 | 87% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, an obstruction within the driver's field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen | |||
| 1989 | 208 | 81.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1990 | 380 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1991 | 159 | 86.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 1992 | 145 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1993 | 271 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 1994 | 266 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 1995 | 457 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1996 | 556 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 1997 | 698 | 77.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1998 | 805 | 78.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1999 | 736 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 2000 | 454 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2001 | 520 | 73.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 604 | 77% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 1,133 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2004 | 1,076 | 73% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 105 | 88.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits, wiper blade defective | |||
| 2009 | 208 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 360 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2011 | 265 | 85.7% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 565 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 1,636 | 84.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 1,986 | 86.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2015 | 877 | 84.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2016 | 683 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 895 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2018 | 462 | 91.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
72,437 mi
Median
97,003 mi
75th percentile
115,143 mi
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