MOT reliability
Bmw 218i
9 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Bmw 218i vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 218i has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,551 miles.
9
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
5,932
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
33%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 218i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 218i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension67%
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Other25%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes8%
Bmw 218i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Other (1)
Most common Bmw 218i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 218i MOT tests:
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front tyre has a none run flat tyre (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- coolant level low (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw 218i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 37,902 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 37,406 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 47,485 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 44,204 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 44,092 |
Bmw 218i reliability FAQ
Across 9 Bmw 218i vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 218i MOT issues are:
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)); 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)).
The typical Bmw 218i in our data has covered around
45,551 miles.
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