Bmw 116 i es vs Bmw 118: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 116 i es
82%
MOT pass rate · 105 vehicles
Bmw 118
81%
MOT pass rate · 195,122 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 116 i es (82%) and Bmw 118 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 116 i es | Bmw 118 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 125,644 mi | 85,676 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 105 | 195,122 |
Most common faults
Bmw 116 i es
No fault breakdown available.
Bmw 118
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 116 i es (82%) and Bmw 118 (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 116 i es report Full Bmw 118 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.