Bmw 118 vs Bmw 1602 l: 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 1602 l
57%
MOT pass rate · 68 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 1602 l (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw 1602 l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 3.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 48,239 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 68 |
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 1602 l
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 1602 l (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw 1602 l 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.