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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 218d. Check any 218d by registration number below.

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97.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.0%

vs BMW Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 218d — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 218d has an average MOT pass rate of 97.9%, which is 8.0 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 218d is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 218d, 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 218d performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 200 vehicles

97.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2020

Based on 60 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

133k mi

2016

Based on 78 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

165k mi

2015

Based on 125 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

88k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2014

Based on 63 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

210k mi

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

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87.3% pass rate

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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 218d

BMW 218d — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 218d MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 218d?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 218d is 97.9% 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 218d?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 218d reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.9%, the BMW 218d 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 218d?
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 218d?
Typical mileage for the BMW 218d: 133,050 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 218d to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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