BMW 218I SE Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,612 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,612 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of BMW 218I SE Auto 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 218I SE Auto tends to fail
Share of BMW 218I SE Auto 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.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on brakes, steering, visibility.
Common questions
Is the BMW 218I SE Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 218I SE Auto is about average for its age: 88% 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 Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 218I SE Auto 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 SE Auto MOT?
For BMW 218I SE Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (3.6% of tests vs 2.6% fleet).