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BMW 116 Registrations by Year

There are 141,314 BMW 116 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 141,314 BMW 116 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1974 to 2026.

More were registered in 2014 than any other year (21,865 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 65.4% for 1999 cars up to 90.3% for 2023 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

80.9%

MOT pass rate

141,314

On UK roads

64,298

Median mileage

22 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse BMW 116 registrations by year

38 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

406 plates 90.3% pass 34,386 mi

723 plates 86.8% pass 38,724 mi

1,514 plates 89.0% pass 39,223 mi

2,429 plates 87.7% pass 41,492 mi

1,435 plates 85.6% pass 42,213 mi

2,485 plates 84.5% pass 46,759 mi

9,056 plates 85.5% pass 53,322 mi

12,830 plates 83.5% pass 58,972 mi

16,029 plates 83.1% pass 59,956 mi

21,865 plates 82.2% pass 60,857 mi

12,474 plates 81.5% pass 64,950 mi

8,286 plates 79.8% pass 69,651 mi

8,501 plates 80.5% pass 69,809 mi

8,492 plates 79.9% pass 72,202 mi

8,723 plates 80.0% pass 66,980 mi

5,004 plates 79.5% pass 63,571 mi

5,831 plates 78.4% pass 68,053 mi

7,425 plates 78.1% pass 70,019 mi

5,393 plates 77.8% pass 70,685 mi

2,178 plates 77.0% pass 69,928 mi

33 plates 68.9% pass 72,440 mi

21 plates 72.9% pass 79,606 mi

26 plates 69.1% pass 84,649 mi

20 plates 71.3% pass 80,322 mi

24 plates 65.4% pass 96,057 mi

4 plates 61.8% pass 134,630 mi

10 plates 64.7% pass 111,039 mi

5 plates 72.4% pass 107,253 mi

8 plates 65.9% pass 89,450 mi

BMW 116 registrations — frequently asked questions

How many BMW 116s are there in the UK?

There are 141,314 BMW 116 registrations on record across model years 1974 to 2026.

Which year had the most BMW 116s registered?

2014 — 21,865 BMW 116s were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a BMW 116?

The typical BMW 116 has covered around 64,298 miles.

Which BMW 116 year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2023 BMW 116 has the highest pass rate at 90.3%.

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