MOT reliability
Bmw 118 d
5 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Bmw 118 d vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 118 d has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,638 miles.
5
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
8,997
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 118 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 118 d MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw 118 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Bmw 118 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 118 d MOT tests:
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (4 times)
- advise o/s/r brake disc corroded (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- 225/45R17 RUN-FLATS (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING BALD ON BOTH SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Bmw 118 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 58,126 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 55,192 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 78,004 |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 133,171 |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 138,701 |
Bmw 118 d reliability FAQ
Across 5 Bmw 118 d vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 118 d MOT issues are:
UNDERTRAYS FITTED; advise o/s/r brake disc corroded; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 118 d in our data has covered around
92,638 miles.
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