BMW 218I M Sport Auto
From 11,020 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 218I M Sport Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 93.2% vs 88.6% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 335 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 | 335 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 88 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 60 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 50 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 47 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 39 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 38 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 36 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 29 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 21 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator |
| 2021 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 88.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
1 earlier years
| 2018 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all 218I M Sport Autos tested had between 14,190 and 31,988 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,654 median miles, the 218I M Sport Auto has 0.046 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 218I M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 218I M Sport Auto has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 11,020 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 218I M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 218I M Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 335 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 218I M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 218I M Sport Auto is 19,654 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,190 and 31,988 miles.
Buying a used 218I M Sport 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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