Bmw 118 vs Bmw 1600: 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 1600
84%
MOT pass rate · 466 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 1600 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 55,484 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 466 |
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 1600
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw 1600 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.