2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 BMW 4 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

18,304 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,304 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    572 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    629 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.9%
    509 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    325 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.6%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.5%
  2. Lights & electrics3.7%
  3. Brakes2.9%
  4. Suspension2.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Wheels1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 BMW 4 Series?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2016 BMW 4 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,304 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW 4 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW 4 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).