Bmw 118 vs Bmw F 900 xr a2: 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 F 900 xr a2
97%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw F 900 xr a2 (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw F 900 xr a2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 13,396 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 21 |
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 F 900 xr a2
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw F 900 xr a2 (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw F 900 xr a2 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.