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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 116 L. Check any 116 L by registration number below.

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95.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.6%

vs BMW Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 116 L — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 116 L has an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, which is 5.6 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 116 L is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 116 L, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 116 L performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 61 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2013

Based on 78 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2012

Based on 116 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2011

Based on 93 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2010

Based on 123 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2009

Based on 280 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2008

Based on 168 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2007

Based on 179 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2006

Based on 243 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2005

Based on 305 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2004

Based on 90 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

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90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 116 L

BMW 116 L — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 116 L MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 116 L?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 116 L is 95.5% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 116 L?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 116 L reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, the BMW 116 L is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 116 L?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW 116 L?
Typical mileage for the BMW 116 L: 103,795 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 116 L to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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