MOT reliability
Bmw 418
1,202 vehicles · 9,972 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,202 Bmw 418 vehicles and 9,972 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 418 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,192 miles.
1,202
Vehicles
9,972
MOT tests
9,512
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 418 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 418 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
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Brakes23%
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Other20%
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Visibility5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Steering1%
Bmw 418 pass rate by age
How the Bmw 418's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 42 | 88% |
| 3 | 1,398 | 87% |
| 4 | 1,287 | 88% |
| 5 | 1,190 | 88% |
| 6 | 1,199 | 87% |
| 7 | 1,238 | 84% |
| 8 | 1,201 | 85% |
| 9 | 1,179 | 83% |
| 10 | 841 | 83% |
| 11 | 340 | 81% |
| 12 | 56 | 71% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1,202)
Most common Bmw 418 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 418 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (571 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (552 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (433 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (428 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (397 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (289 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (228 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (206 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (179 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (150 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (143 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (127 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (115 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (111 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (81 times)
Bmw 418 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 73,517 |
| 2017 | 128 | 915 | 84% | 90,991 |
| 2016 | 446 | 3,401 | 87% | 97,432 |
| 2015 | 499 | 4,394 | 85% | 99,574 |
| 2014 | 128 | 1,255 | 84% | 111,178 |
Bmw 418 reliability FAQ
Across 1,202 Bmw 418 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 418 MOT issues are:
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)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 418 in our data has covered around
99,192 miles.
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