Bmw 216d se auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 518 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
518
Best Year
2019 (95%)
Years Covered
3
About the Bmw 216d se auto
The Bmw 216d se auto has been tested 518 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2018 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 87 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 85%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 216D SE AUTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 61,330 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 54,021 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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