MOT reliability
Bmw 218d
9 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Bmw 218d vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 218d has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,916 miles.
9
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
8,172
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 218d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 218d MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Brakes32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Visibility15%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Bmw 218d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9)
Most common Bmw 218d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 218d MOT tests:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING AND INSECURE / BROKEN (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear wiper missing (1 times)
- Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror connected to interior obscuring drivers view (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw 218d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 55,861 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 65,937 |
| 2016 | 3 | 21 | 95% | 120,913 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 49,101 |
| 2014 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 73,905 |
Bmw 218d reliability FAQ
Across 9 Bmw 218d vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 218d MOT issues are:
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Bmw 218d in our data has covered around
83,916 miles.
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