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BMW 318 MOT reliability
BMW 318s passed their MOT first time 83% of the time across 8,817 tests in 2025.
First-time pass rate
83%
MOTs analysed
8,817
Still licensed (GB)
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Body type
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Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2020
2020 diesel
454 MOTs
Passed first time 87%. Typical mileage 54,781 (most between 41,669 and 71,948).
2021: 100% → 2022: 90% → 2023: 84% → 2024: 82% → 2025: 87%
Most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (2.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2.0%)
- Ball joint excessively worn (1.8%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.5%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.3%)
2020 ed
3 MOTs
Passed first time 33%. Typical mileage 98,689 (most between 70,539 and 98,797).
2023: 100% → 2024: 75% → 2025: 33%
Most common failures
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (33.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (33.3%)
2020 petrol
3 MOTs
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 25,980 (most between 17,390 and 35,208).
2021: 100% → 2022: 100% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 75% → 2025: 100%
Most common failures
Where 2020 318s fail
Wheels & tyres
5.3%
Brakes
3.1%
Suspension & axles
2.0%
Visibility & wipers
2.0%
Lights & electrics
1.8%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
1.1%
Steering
0.4%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.2%
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