Bmw 218
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 92,197 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
92,197
Best Year
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
8
About the Bmw 218
The Bmw 218 has been tested 92,197 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2014 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 145 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 86%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 218s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 81,060 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 23,245 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bmw 218 by Year
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