BMW 218I M SPORT AUTO MOT Pass Rate
92.1% of 3,279 BMW 218I M SPORT AUTO MOT tests pass.
The 218I M SPORT AUTO passes its MOT 92.1% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 218I M SPORT AUTO passes its MOT 92.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 91.5% at 0–3 years versus 92.7% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.5% | 881 | 24,095 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.3% | 2,357 | 31,809 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.7% | 41 | 40,403 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 AUTO
The most common reason the BMW 218I M SPORT AUTO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.0% 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 | 52.0% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.3% | not working |
| Visibility | 9.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 9.4% | worn down to wear indicator |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fixing missing |
| Suspension | 1.3% | pin or bush excessively worn |