Bmw 118 vs Bmw Kalifornia: 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 Kalifornia
65%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Kalifornia (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw Kalifornia |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 124,188 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 Kalifornia
- both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- steering pinion has slight play
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- air bag light on
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Kalifornia (65%) 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.