RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 218I M Sport reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,949 DVSA tests·2024
Across 6,949 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of BMW 218I M Sport cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
88%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,259 tests · fleet 89%
88%
4 to 7 years
2,690 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the 218I M Sport fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on tyres. Holds up better on visibility, emissions & leaks, suspension.
Share of up to 3 years BMW 218I M Sport MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 218I M Sport reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 218I M Sport is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 218I M Sport?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 218I M Sport in 2024: up to 3 years, 88%; and 4 to 7 years, 90%. 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 M Sport MOT?
For BMW 218I M Sport cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (3.9% of tests vs 3% fleet).
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