Bmw 118 vs Bmw Tribute cobra: 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 Tribute cobra
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Tribute cobra (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw Tribute cobra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 72,247 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 Tribute cobra
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw Tribute cobra (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw Tribute cobra 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.