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BMW 216 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,976 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.
79%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 60% of peers
+5.5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
2,898 tests · fleet 85%
82%
8 to 12 years
4,078 tests · fleet 73%
79%
Where the 216 fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics94
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, body & structure, identification.
Share of 8 to 12 years BMW 216 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the BMW 216 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on BMW 216 models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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