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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 118d. Check any 118d by registration number below.

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95.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.5%

vs BMW Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 118d — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 118d has an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, which is 5.5 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 118d is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 118d, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 118d performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 92 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2017

Based on 66 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2013

Based on 98 vehicles

99.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

Mileage at 10yr

179k mi

2012

Based on 57 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2011

Based on 50 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2010

Based on 68 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2009

Based on 132 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2008

Based on 239 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2007

Based on 163 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

2006

Based on 201 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2005

Based on 247 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2004

Based on 55 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

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90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 118d

BMW 118d — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 118d MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 118d?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 118d is 95.4% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 118d?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 118d reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, the BMW 118d is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 118d?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW 118d?
Typical mileage for the BMW 118d: 63,244 miles at 5 years, 179,461 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 118d to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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