MOT reliability
Bmw 118 i
13 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Bmw 118 i vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 118 i has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,097 miles.
13
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
6,901
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 118 i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 118 i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Other35%
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Emissions & nuisance23%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility3%
Bmw 118 i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12), Other (1)
Most common Bmw 118 i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 118 i MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- TPMS LIGHT ON (2 times)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREEN-WASH (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has slight travel (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction HEALTH CHECK UNDERNEATH (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- all 4 brake disc have surface corrosion on (1 times)
Bmw 118 i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 54,527 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 44,051 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 31,248 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 107,185 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 99,951 |
Bmw 118 i reliability FAQ
Across 13 Bmw 118 i vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 118 i MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); TPMS LIGHT ON.
The typical Bmw 118 i in our data has covered around
59,097 miles.
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