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BMW 118 MOT reliability
BMW 118s passed their MOT first time 79% of the time across 152,078 tests in 2025.
First-time pass rate
79%
MOTs analysed
152,078
Still licensed (GB)
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Body type
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Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 petrol
9,458 MOTs
Passed first time 91%. Typical mileage 22,886 (most between 16,132 and 30,794).
2023: 82% → 2024: 95% → 2025: 91%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.8%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (0.9%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.8%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (0.6%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (0.6%)
2022 diesel
488 MOTs
Passed first time 90%. Typical mileage 29,915 (most between 21,502 and 39,702).
2023: 0% → 2024: 100% → 2025: 90%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.0%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.0%)
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (0.6%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (0.4%)
Where 2022 118s fail
Wheels & tyres
5.7%
Lights & electrics
1.1%
Visibility & wipers
0.9%
Brakes
0.8%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.4%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.2%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.1%
Suspension & axles
0.1%
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