BMW 216D M Sport Auto
From 294 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 2 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 216D M Sport Autos tested had between 29,093 and 56,414 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,014 median miles, the 216D M Sport Auto has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 216D M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 216D M Sport Auto has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 294 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 216D M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 216D M Sport Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 216D M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 216D M Sport Auto is 39,014 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,093 and 56,414 miles.
Buying a used 216D M Sport Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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