BMW 118 MOT Pass Rate
84.2% of 64,430 BMW 118 MOT tests pass.
The 118's pass rate of 84.2% is in line with the average across all BMW models, at 84.8%.
The BMW 118 passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the BMW 118 tested at 0–3 years pass 94.4% of the time, compared with just 71.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.4% | 3,734 | 22,933 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.7% | 17,501 | 35,996 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 20,026 | 64,604 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.7% | 15,206 | 105,607 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.1% | 7,963 | 126,652 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 118
The most common reason the BMW 118 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 38.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.9% | not working |
| Tyres | 34.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 27.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 24.0% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 14.8% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 4.4% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 79.7% pass rate
- BMW 116 — 79.8% pass rate
- BMW X1 — 86.7% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.0% pass rate
- BMW X3 — 84.9% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 84.1% pass rate