MOT reliability
Bmw 216
4,854 vehicles · 40,481 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4,854 Bmw 216 vehicles and 40,481 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 216 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,107 miles.
4,854
Vehicles
40,481
MOT tests
8,726
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 216 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 216 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Brakes21%
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Other18%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw 216 pass rate by age
How the Bmw 216's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 225 | 93% |
| 3 | 5,913 | 90% |
| 4 | 5,372 | 89% |
| 5 | 5,367 | 87% |
| 6 | 5,548 | 85% |
| 7 | 5,690 | 82% |
| 8 | 5,501 | 82% |
| 9 | 4,226 | 80% |
| 10 | 2,151 | 79% |
| 11 | 471 | 80% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4,854)
Most common Bmw 216 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 216 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,563 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,377 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1,335 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,141 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,132 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1,084 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1,028 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (934 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (918 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (614 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (563 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (560 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (557 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (542 times)
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (433 times)
Bmw 216 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 76,315 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 41,097 |
| 2018 | 429 | 2,912 | 86% | 72,228 |
| 2017 | 1,509 | 11,679 | 86% | 80,571 |
| 2016 | 1,815 | 15,569 | 84% | 89,092 |
| 2015 | 1,088 | 10,205 | 84% | 91,964 |
| 2014 | 10 | 110 | 81% | 104,909 |
Bmw 216 reliability FAQ
Across 4,854 Bmw 216 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 216 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 216 in our data has covered around
86,107 miles.
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