Bmw 218d sport
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 274 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
274
Best Year
2020 (95%)
Years Covered
3
About the Bmw 218d sport
The Bmw 218d sport has been tested 274 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 39 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 83%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 43,377 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 39,202 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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