BMW 116
The BMW 116 is a compact car powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,671 cm³ and output of 92 kW, achieving a top speed of 210 km/h. It seats five passengers and measures 4,270 mm in length, with a kerb weight of 1,348 kg and CO₂ emissions of 137 g/km. In Norway, the model saw minimal uptake with only one new registration recorded in 2019.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,337 kg |
| Displacement | 1,533 cc |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Length | 4,355 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of BMW 116 cars registered for the first time across 19 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 3,085 |
| Belgium | 2,311 |
| Germany | 2,044 |
| Italy | 1,296 |
| Portugal | 1,245 |
| Poland | 467 |
| Austria | 435 |
| Spain | 420 |
| Greece | 250 |
| Luxembourg | 247 |
| Slovenia | 67 |
| Croatia | 46 |
| Malta | 33 |
| Czechia | 17 |
| Hungary | 5 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 80% of BMW 116s pass their MOT test first time, based on 110,326 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the BMW 116 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the BMW 116?
- The BMW 116 has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the BMW 116?
- The BMW 116 is 4,355 mm long, 1,798 mm wide and 1,458 mm tall.
- How much does the BMW 116 weigh?
- The BMW 116 has a kerb weight of about 1,337 kg.
- How many seats does the BMW 116 have?
- The BMW 116 has 5 seats.