RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 218 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·81,123 DVSA tests·2024
Across 81,123 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of BMW 218 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 body & structure and steering.
87%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
43,507 tests · fleet 85%
87%
8 to 12 years
37,616 tests · fleet 73%
82%
Where the 218 fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on body & structure, steering, emissions & leaks.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 218 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the BMW 218 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on BMW 218 models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the BMW 218 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 218 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 218?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 218 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; and 8 to 12 years, 82%. 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 218 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 218 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other BMW models
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