BMW 218D Luxury Auto
From 305 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged | 2 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 1 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 218D Luxury Autos tested had between 24,951 and 51,102 miles on the clock.
At 40,427 median miles, the 218D Luxury Auto has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 218D Luxury Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 218D Luxury Auto has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 305 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 218D Luxury Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 218D Luxury Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 218D Luxury Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 218D Luxury Auto is 40,427 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,951 and 51,102 miles.
Buying a used 218D Luxury Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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