BMW 218I M Sport Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 14,407 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 14,407 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of BMW 218I M Sport Auto cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 218I M Sport Auto tends to fail
Share of BMW 218I M Sport Auto cars aged up to 3 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 emissions & leaks, visibility, suspension.
Common questions
Is the BMW 218I M Sport Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 218I M Sport Auto is about average for its age: 91% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 50% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 218I M Sport Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 218I M Sport Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%; 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 Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 218I M Sport Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).