Bmw 118 vs Bmw 200: 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 200
57%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 200 (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 200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 4.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 70,866 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 2 |
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 200
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- unable to test o/s aim
- Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 200 (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw 200 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.