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BMW 218I SE reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,850 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,850 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of BMW 218I SE cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
86%
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
2,850 tests · fleet 85%
86%
Where the 218I SE fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics96
Fails more often on lights & electrics. Holds up better on steering, body & structure, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 218I SE MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 218I SE reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 218I SE is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 218I SE?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 218I SE in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%. 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 SE MOT?
For BMW 218I SE cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (4.2% of tests vs 2.6% fleet).
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