MOT reliability
Bmw 116d
15 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Bmw 116d vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 116d has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,640 miles.
15
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
9,176
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 116d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 116d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Other23%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Visibility6%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Bmw 116d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 90% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 13 | 62% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15)
Most common Bmw 116d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 116d MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LONG FRONT ARM - LARGE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw 116d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 35,322 |
| 2018 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 84,453 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 99,648 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 66,711 |
| 2014 | 2 | 24 | 71% | 117,811 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 85,731 |
Bmw 116d reliability FAQ
Across 15 Bmw 116d vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 116d MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Bmw 116d in our data has covered around
111,640 miles.
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