BMW 318 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 14,082 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 14,082 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of BMW 318 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 318 tends to fail
Share of BMW 318 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.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, steering, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the BMW 318 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 318 is about average for its age: 86% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 318?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 318 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; and 8 to 12 years, 80%. 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 318 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 318 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).