Bmw 216
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 8,030 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
8,030
Best Year
2018 (89%)
Years Covered
4
About the Bmw 216
The Bmw 216 has been tested 8,030 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2015 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 709 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 85%. With just a 4 point spread, the 216 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 216 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2015) averages 82,563 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 59,025 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bmw 216 by Year
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