BMW 218I Luxury reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,079 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,079 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of BMW 218I Luxury 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 visibility and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 218I Luxury tends to fail
Share of BMW 218I Luxury 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 visibility, brakes, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the BMW 218I Luxury reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 218I Luxury is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 218I Luxury?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 218I Luxury in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 88%. 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 218I Luxury MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 218I Luxury versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).