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MOT reliability

Bmw 218 cabriolet

1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Bmw 218 cabriolet vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 218 cabriolet has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,656 miles.

1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
8,642
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
50%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 218 cabriolet problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 218 cabriolet MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
  • Identification & plates20%
  • Steering10%
  • Visibility10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%

Bmw 218 cabriolet pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%
41100%
5250%
6450%
7250%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Bmw 218 cabriolet MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 218 cabriolet MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  3. Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  4. Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  5. Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Bmw 218 cabriolet pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 11 55% 62,656

Bmw 218 cabriolet reliability FAQ

Across 1 Bmw 218 cabriolet vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 218 cabriolet MOT issues are: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d)).

The typical Bmw 218 cabriolet in our data has covered around 62,656 miles.

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