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BMW 116D Efficientdynamics Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW 116D Efficientdynamics reliable? We analysed 635 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 635 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
87,606mi
Annual Mileage
8,316mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW 116D Efficientdynamics is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 116D Efficientdynamics.

BMW 116D Efficientdynamics Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW 116D Efficientdynamics. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW 116D Efficientdynamics Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW 116D Efficientdynamics owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,706 mi/yr
Typical
8,316 mi/yr
Average
8,978 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,466 mi/yr

BMW 116D Efficientdynamics Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW 116D Efficientdynamics MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
87,606 mi
75th Percentile
114,852 mi
95th Percentile
153,513 mi
Max Recorded
261,501 mi

How Does the BMW 116D Efficientdynamics Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW 116D Efficientdynamics THIS CAR 92.1% 635 87,606 mi — yrs
BMW 3 Series 75.1% 12,840,406 90,743 mi 37 yrs
BMW 118 81.5% 1,923,256 64,042 mi 22 yrs
BMW X5 77% 1,735,343 83,401 mi 25 yrs
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 319 Premium CDI 89.7% 242 36,384 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 116D Efficientdynamics outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW 116D Efficientdynamics?

The BMW 116D Efficientdynamics has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 635 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical BMW 116D Efficientdynamics owner drives around 8,316 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

BMW 116D Efficientdynamics — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 116D Efficientdynamics reliable?
Based on 635 MOT tests, the BMW 116D Efficientdynamics has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW 116D Efficientdynamics?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 116D Efficientdynamics do per year?
The typical BMW 116D Efficientdynamics does around 8,316 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 116D Efficientdynamics last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 116D Efficientdynamics?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.