Bmw 118 vs Bmw X3 xdrive 20d mhev: 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 X3 xdrive 20d mhev
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw X3 xdrive 20d mhev (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw X3 xdrive 20d mhev |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 3.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 41,161 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 X3 xdrive 20d mhev
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw X3 xdrive 20d mhev (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw X3 xdrive 20d mhev 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.