BMW 316 I SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW 316 I SE reliable? We analysed 294 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 316 I SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 316 I SE.
BMW 316 I SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 316 I SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 316 I SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 316 I SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 316 I SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 316 I SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW 316 I SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316 I SE THIS CAR | 66.3% | 294 | 108,257 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo 1000 Ent Pro Ptech Ss | 83.2% | 582 | 32,963 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 316 I SE trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The BMW 316 I SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.3% across 294 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical BMW 316 I SE owner drives around 2,580 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.