Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 BMW 116?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 BMW 116?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 BMW 116?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 BMW 116 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 645 vehicles, the 2022 BMW 116 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 BMW 116?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 BMW 116 are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (6.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 BMW 116?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 BMW 116 is a strong performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.7% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 4.7% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, suggesting this model is mechanically sound for its age. The diesel variant (which makes up virtually all of the cohort) maintains the same 92.6% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

At a median of 34,559 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are tracking slightly below average mileage, which supports the strong pass rates. The average of just 0.16 failures and 0.8 advisories per vehicle indicates very few problems are materializing in the field, so if you're buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the service history and whether it's been properly maintained rather than expecting systemic weak points.

The 2022 BMW 116 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 25k–47k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 645 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 645 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 15.1%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 4.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 3.9%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lighting 3.2%

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 BMW 116

Based on MOT data from 645 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	643	92.6%	0.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 137,001 BMW 116 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 28.6%

39,180

White 26.2%

35,957

Blue 14.3%

19,524

Grey 13.5%

18,526

Silver 9.7%

13,326

Red 5.9%

8,082

Orange 1%

1,409

Green 0.2%

316

Brown 0.2%

306

Bronze 0.2%

260

Gold 0.1%

115

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 BMW 116 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

34,559

typical

24,745

low mileage

47,299

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,745 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,745–47,299 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 BMW 116s sit.

⚠ Over 63,853 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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