MOT reliability
Bmw 218 active tourer
1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw 218 active tourer vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 218 active tourer has an overall 78% pass rate.
1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
6,860
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 218 active tourer problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 218 active tourer MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
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Brakes24%
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Visibility8%
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Other4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Bmw 218 active tourer pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 218 active tourer MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 218 active tourer MOT tests:
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r corrosion near inner union (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r corrosion near inner union (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit + wear on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw 218 active tourer pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 78% | — |
Bmw 218 active tourer reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw 218 active tourer vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 218 active tourer MOT issues are:
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r corrosion near inner union (1.1.11 (c)).
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