MOT reliability
Bmw 218d se
169 vehicles · 692 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 169 Bmw 218d se vehicles and 692 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 218d se has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,909 miles.
169
Vehicles
692
MOT tests
10,292
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 218d se problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 218d se MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension61%
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Other16%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw 218d se pass rate by age
How the Bmw 218d se's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 111 | 91% |
| 4 | 116 | 91% |
| 5 | 107 | 91% |
| 6 | 90 | 92% |
| 7 | 57 | 88% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Diesel (169)
Most common Bmw 218d se MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 218d se MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (34 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (18 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (16 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (12 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
Bmw 218d se pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 18,895 |
| 2021 | 8 | 26 | 88% | 47,159 |
| 2020 | 15 | 53 | 96% | 64,808 |
| 2019 | 53 | 278 | 89% | 65,472 |
| 2018 | 24 | 134 | 92% | 66,355 |
Bmw 218d se reliability FAQ
Across 169 Bmw 218d se vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 218d se MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 218d se in our data has covered around
68,909 miles.
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