Bmw 218d sport auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 302 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
302
Best Year
2018 (93%)
Years Covered
4
About the Bmw 218d sport auto
The Bmw 218d sport auto has been tested 302 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 45 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 87%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 218D SPORT AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 42,478 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 49,080 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 218d sport auto by Year
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