Bmw 118 vs Bmw R60 sidecar: 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 R60 sidecar
79%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R60 sidecar (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw R60 sidecar |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 79% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 21% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 21,531 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 2 |
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 R60 sidecar
- Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR SLIGHTLY RESRICTED VIEWING - FAIRING COVERING SLIGHTLY
- Front Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
- side car outfit test
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw R60 sidecar (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw R60 sidecar 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.