BMW 318I Sport Auto
From 378 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, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 3 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all 318I Sport Autos tested had between 18,388 and 36,131 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,484 median miles, the 318I Sport Auto has 0.04 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 318I Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 318I Sport Auto has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 378 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 318I Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 318I Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 318I Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 318I Sport Auto is 24,484 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,388 and 36,131 miles.
Buying a used 318I 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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