BMW 118 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 256,052 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 256,052 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of BMW 118 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 118 tends to fail
Share of BMW 118 cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, suspension.
Common questions
Is the BMW 118 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 118 is about average for its age: 87% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 118?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 118 in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 79%; and 13 years and older, 66%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 118 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 118 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).