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MOT reliability

Bmw 116 d

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Bmw 116 d vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 116 d has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,365 miles.

1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
10,455
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 116 d problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 116 d MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
  • Brakes29%
  • Other18%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Visibility6%

Bmw 116 d pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
5250%
6250%
71100%
8250%
91100%
10367%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw 116 d MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 116 d MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front HEADLIGHT IS BROKEN BUT SECURE (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  9. NORMAL 205/55R16 (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Bmw 116 d pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 13 69% 102,365

Bmw 116 d reliability FAQ

Across 1 Bmw 116 d vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 116 d MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front HEADLIGHT IS BROKEN BUT SECURE.

The typical Bmw 116 d in our data has covered around 102,365 miles.

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