MOT reliability
Bmw 318i se pro auto
78 vehicles · 170 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 78 Bmw 318i se pro auto vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 318i se pro auto has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,545 miles.
78
Vehicles
170
MOT tests
8,598
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 318i se pro auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 318i se pro auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Brakes21%
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Other17%
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Visibility8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering1%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw 318i se pro auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 90 | 88% |
| 4 | 68 | 93% |
| 5 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (78)
Most common Bmw 318i se pro auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 318i se pro auto MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer treads (2 times)
Bmw 318i se pro auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36 | 68 | 93% | 33,879 |
| 2021 | 40 | 102 | 89% | 40,845 |
Bmw 318i se pro auto reliability FAQ
Across 78 Bmw 318i se pro auto vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 318i se pro auto MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 318i se pro auto in our data has covered around
37,545 miles.
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