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BMW 218I SE Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,612 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.
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
1,612 tests · fleet 85%
88%
Where the 218I SE Auto fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics96
Fails more often on lights & electrics. Holds up better on brakes, steering, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 218I SE Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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