MOT reliability
Bmw 318d
19 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Bmw 318d vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 318d has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,556 miles.
19
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
10,172
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 318d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 318d MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes26%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Bmw 318d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (19)
Most common Bmw 318d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 318d MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- 225/45R18 RUNFLATS FRONT (2 times)
- 255/40R18 RUNFLATS ON REAR (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- under trays and engine covers fitted (1 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw 318d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 90,096 |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 106,255 |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 145,432 |
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 136,406 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 173,594 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 111,059 |
Bmw 318d reliability FAQ
Across 19 Bmw 318d vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 318d MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); 225/45R18 RUNFLATS FRONT; 255/40R18 RUNFLATS ON REAR.
The typical Bmw 318d in our data has covered around
153,556 miles.
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