BMW 216 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,976 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,976 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 79% of BMW 216 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 216 tends to fail
Share of BMW 216 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, identification.
Common questions
Is the BMW 216 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 216 holds up well for its age: 79% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 216?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 216 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 82%; and 8 to 12 years, 79%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 216 MOT?
For BMW 216 cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (2.5% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).