Bmw 118 vs Bmw C evolution: 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 C evolution
95%
MOT pass rate · 157 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Bmw C evolution is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw C evolution |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 13,727 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 157 |
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 C evolution
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Bmw C evolution is the more reliable of the two — 95% 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.