Bmw 218i m sport auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 15,789 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
15,789
Best Year
2022 (95%)
Years Covered
5
About the Bmw 218i m sport auto
The Bmw 218i m sport auto has been tested 15,789 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2018 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 404 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 4 point spread, the 218i m sport auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 218I M 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 37,791 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,118 miles.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 218i m sport auto performs 5 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 218i m sport auto?
Bmw 218i m sport auto by Year
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