Bmw 118 vs Bmw R 850: 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 850
97%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R 850 (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 R 850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 46,500 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 6 |
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 850
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R 850 (97%) 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.