Bmw 118 vs Bmw 223i sport mhev 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 223i sport mhev auto
96%
MOT pass rate · 31 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 223i sport mhev auto (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw 223i sport mhev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 96% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 4% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 22,248 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 31 |
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 223i sport mhev auto
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking worn on edges, nsr is starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw 223i sport mhev auto (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.