Bmw 118 vs Bmw R 26: 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 R 26
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R 26 (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw R 26 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 25,417 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 R 26
- Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R 26 (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw R 26 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.