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BMW 218D Luxury

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 115 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

115

Model Years

2019 to 2020

Years Covered

2

About the BMW 218D Luxury

The BMW 218D Luxury was MOT tested 115 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 38,398 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 40,089 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1995cc)
£1,397
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,002
Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the BMW 218D Luxury?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)
vs BMW brand average-2% (88% avg)

BMW 218D Luxury by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202083%3040,089 mi
201989%8538,398 mi

Questions about the BMW 218D Luxury

Is the BMW 218D Luxury reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the BMW 218D Luxury averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 115 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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