BMW 218I M SPORT MOT Pass Rate
92.2% of 1,674 BMW 218I M SPORT MOT tests pass.
The 218I M SPORT passes its MOT 92.2% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 218I M SPORT passes its MOT 92.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.4% at 0–3 years to 85.1% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.4% | 470 | 24,909 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.2% | 1,130 | 33,425 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.1% | 74 | 46,847 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 218I M SPORT
The most common reason the BMW 218I M SPORT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.1% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 12.8% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 3.4% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belt installation check | 0.7% | causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | fixing loose |