BMW 116 (2014)
2014 BMW 116
CarHunch analysed 21,213 real MOT records for the 2014 BMW 116. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 BMW 116 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 83.8% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, though petrol versions are notably more reliable at 85.7% versus diesels at 82.7%. However, a significant concern emerges in the dangerous defect category: 43.2% of these cars have experienced a serious safety fault at some point, well above typical expectations and something any prospective buyer should investigate closely in a pre-purchase inspection.
These cars are running at moderate mileage for their age (median 67,978 miles), and while they're averaging fewer than two failures per test, the high advisory count of 11.3 per vehicle suggests niggling maintenance issues are common. If you're considering this model, focus your inspection on brake and suspension components—the most frequent advisory categories for this generation—and insist on full service history as a buffer against the elevated dangerous defect rate.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 BMW 116
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (62%) | 13,220 | 82.7% | 1.97 |
| Petrol (38%) | 7,993 | 85.7% | 1.62 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 BMW 116 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 BMW 116 vehicles fall between 54,030 and 84,008 miles.
2014 BMW 116 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18,341 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 BMW 116
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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38.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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