BMW 316D Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW 316D Es reliable? We analysed 888 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 316D Es is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, mechanical brake component has restricted free movement and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 316D Es.
BMW 316D Es Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 316D Es. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 316D Es Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a BMW 316D Es fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
BMW 316D Es Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 316D Es owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 316D Es Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 316D Es 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 316D Es Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 316D Es THIS CAR | 81.3% | 888 | 123,511 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 |
| Iveco 35-10 | 60.6% | 813 | 125,626 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 316D Es sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The BMW 316D Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 888 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the BMW 316D Es are tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4 recorded failures), mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (1), and shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical BMW 316D Es owner drives around 8,195 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.