BMW 116 (2022)

645 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2022 BMW 116

CarHunch analysed 645 real MOT records for the 2022 BMW 116. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 12.7% above UK average
92.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
34,559
typical mileage
24,745–47,299 middle half
4.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 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.
  • 📄 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 (100%) 643 92.6% 0.16
Petrol (0%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

24,745
low mileage
34,559
typical
47,299
high mileage

Half of all 2022 BMW 116 vehicles fall between 24,745 and 47,299 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 BMW 116

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 15.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 14.8%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.1%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 5.5%
    Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
  • 4.8%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 4.8%
    Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • 4.2%
    Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
  • 3.9%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.

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