Bmw 118 vs Bmw X1 sdrive 20i sport mhev auto: 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 X1 sdrive 20i sport mhev auto
92%
MOT pass rate · 2,071 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw X1 sdrive 20i sport mhev auto (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw X1 sdrive 20i sport mhev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 8% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 22,259 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 2,071 |
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 X1 sdrive 20i sport mhev auto
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw X1 sdrive 20i sport mhev auto (92%) 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.