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BMW 218I Luxury reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,079 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.
88%
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
1,079 tests · fleet 85%
88%
Where the 218I Luxury fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on visibility, brakes, emissions & leaks.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 218I Luxury MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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