Bmw 216d se
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 295 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
295
Best Year
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
4
About the Bmw 216d se
The Bmw 216d se has been tested 295 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 93 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 16 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 216D SEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 69,230 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 45,311 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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