BMW 116 MOT Pass Rate
79.8% of 45,303 BMW 116 MOT tests pass.
The 116 passes 79.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 116 has a pass rate of 79.8%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.8% at 0–3 years to 71.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.8% | 196 | 34,818 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.9% | 2,257 | 47,649 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.2% | 17,023 | 80,309 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.9% | 20,290 | 96,454 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.5% | 5,537 | 106,392 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 116
The most common reason the BMW 116 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.9% | not working |
| Tyres | 29.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 27.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 21.9% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 16.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 5.2% | fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.3% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 79.7% pass rate
- BMW 118 — 84.2% pass rate
- BMW X1 — 86.7% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.0% pass rate
- BMW X3 — 84.9% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 84.1% pass rate