Bmw 116
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 212,923 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
212,923
Best Year
2022 (94%)
Years Covered
19
How reliable is the Bmw 116?
Bmw 116 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94% | 66 | 28,603 mi |
| 2021 | 92% | 2,886 | 35,245 mi |
| 2020 | 92% | 5,141 | 44,251 mi |
| 2019 | 88% | 2,802 | 50,343 mi |
| 2018 | 89% | 4,387 | 58,950 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 16,193 | 68,625 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 22,967 | 78,552 mi |
| 2015 | 85% | 28,417 | 82,890 mi |
| 2014 | 85% | 39,076 | 86,633 mi |
| 2013 | 84% | 22,205 | 92,870 mi |
| 2012 | 81% | 14,552 | 98,817 mi |
| 2011 | 80% | 12,733 | 102,932 mi |
| 2010 | 79% | 11,573 | 107,394 mi |
| 2009 | 78% | 10,634 | 103,948 mi |
| 2008 | 78% | 4,773 | 98,095 mi |
| 2007 | 77% | 5,414 | 108,373 mi |
| 2006 | 77% | 5,542 | 111,975 mi |
| 2005 | 75% | 2,666 | 110,359 mi |
| 2004 | 76% | 896 | 110,096 mi |
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About the Bmw 116
The Bmw 116 has been tested 212,923 times in 2024 MOT data across 19 model years (2004 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 66 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 75%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 116s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 110,096 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 28,603 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 116 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.
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