Bmw 118 vs Bmw 118i sport auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 118
81%
MOT pass rate · 195,122 vehicles
Bmw 118i sport auto
97%
MOT pass rate · 1,408 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 118i sport auto (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw 118i sport auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 41,954 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 1,408 |
Most common faults
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)
Bmw 118i sport auto
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 118i sport auto (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw 118i sport auto 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.