BMW 116d M Sport (2014)
2014 BMW 116d M Sport
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2014 BMW 116d M Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 BMW 116D M Sport has a first-time pass rate of 71.2%, which sits nearly 9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these cars are more prone to failing their MOT on first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so while reliability issues exist, they're not the safety-critical kind.
At around 75,000 miles, these vehicles show typical mileage for their age, and with only 0.2 failures per car on average, the problems tend to be minor when they do occur. If you're considering one, budget for slightly higher maintenance costs than average and have a trusted mechanic inspect the car thoroughly before purchase, paying particular attention to areas that commonly fail on BMW diesels like emissions equipment and suspension components.
What to check before buying a 2014 BMW 116d M Sport
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 (99%) | 103 | 71.1% | 0.19 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 BMW 116d M Sport 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 116d M Sport vehicles fall between 63,677 and 89,584 miles.
2014 BMW 116d M Sport — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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