BMW 218I Luxury Auto (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 310 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

91%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1499cc Petrol

Great Choice

91% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 9 points above average.

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Petrol1499cc6 years old310 tests28k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

91% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data.

91% of MOT tests on BMW 218I Luxury Autos from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 310 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 28,313 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models1597th of 2,554(bottom half)

Rank among BMW models612th of 1,548(top half)

vs average of all models+9%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average-1%(92% avg)

vs BMW average+3%(88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

28,313

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto had 28,313 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2018 model has the lowest at 88%. The 2020 scores 91%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

BMW 218I Luxury Auto by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	96	21,877 mi
2020	91%	310	28,313 mi
2019	92%	824	31,527 mi
2018	88%	239	37,193 mi

Similar Cars to Consider

Volkswagen Golf

2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+1%

Vauxhall Corsa

2018 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

85%

-6%

Nissan Qashqai

2018 · 1200cc Petrol

£1,780/year

87%

-4%

Ford Kuga

2018 · 1499cc Petrol

£1,853/year

90%

-1%

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About the 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto

The 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto is a premium car. Our records list a 1499cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 310 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all models from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 28,313 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, BMW 218I Luxury Auto owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto Fuel Costs

The 1499cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

BMW 218I Luxury Auto Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 218I Luxury Autos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto

At 6 years old, the BMW 218I Luxury Auto offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 92%.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
BMW 218I Luxury Auto(2020)	91%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73
Ford Kuga(2018)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto

Is the 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 91% of MOT tests on 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Autos ended in a pass, from 310 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto?

91% of 310 MOT tests on the 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 1597th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (bottom half).

Which year BMW 218I Luxury Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 BMW 218I Luxury Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 92% and the 2018 the lowest at 88%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 BMW 218I Luxury Auto is 28,313 miles, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.