MOT reliability
Bmw 218 i
3 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw 218 i vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 218 i has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,645 miles.
3
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
4,899
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 218 i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 218 i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension81%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Brakes10%
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Visibility6%
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Other3%
Bmw 218 i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Bmw 218 i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 218 i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE IS FULL (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw 218 i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 36,204 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 21,095 |
| 2015 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 82,636 |
Bmw 218 i reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw 218 i vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 218 i MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 218 i in our data has covered around
46,645 miles.
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