Bmw 118 vs Bmw Gx450: 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 Gx450
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Gx450 (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw Gx450 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 60% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 15,508 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 Gx450
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Central Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Gx450 (69%) 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.