Bmw 118 vs Bmw B mw: 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 B mw
64%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw B mw (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw B mw |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 142,382 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 B mw
- air bag warning lamp indicating a fault
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw B mw (64%) 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.