Bmw 118 vs Bmw Estate car: 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 Estate car
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Estate car (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw Estate car |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 94,509 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 1 |
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 Estate car
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Estate car (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw Estate car 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.