Bmw 118 vs Bmw Tri: 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 Tri
76%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Tri (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw Tri |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 6,836 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 Tri
- Moved front brake hose will require rerouting
- Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Front position lamp(s) not working both mudgaurd side lights (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Tri (76%) 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.