Bmw 218d m sport auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 1,474 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
1,474
Best Year
2022 (97%)
Years Covered
5
About the Bmw 218d m sport auto
The Bmw 218d m sport auto has been tested 1,474 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2018 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 89%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 218D M SPORT AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 46,987 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 33,154 miles.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 218d m sport auto performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Bmw range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Bmw 218d m sport auto?
Bmw 218d m sport auto by Year
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