MOT reliability
Bmw 116i
78 vehicles · 265 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 78 Bmw 116i vehicles and 265 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 116i has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,171 miles.
78
Vehicles
265
MOT tests
6,679
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 116i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 116i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Other33%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw 116i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 75% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 13 | 62% |
| 9 | 10 | 90% |
| 10 | 14 | 79% |
| 11 | 29 | 79% |
| 12 | 20 | 80% |
| 13 | 12 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (54), Other (23), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 116i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 116i MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- 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)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Bmw 116i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 8 | 100% | 50,405 |
| 2014 | 6 | 34 | 76% | 62,515 |
| 2013 | 12 | 49 | 84% | 53,502 |
| 2012 | 7 | 39 | 77% | 62,842 |
| 2010 | 2 | 17 | 76% | 68,573 |
Bmw 116i reliability FAQ
Across 78 Bmw 116i vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 116i MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 116i in our data has covered around
84,171 miles.
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