BMW 318D SE Pro MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 34 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
34
Model Year
2021
Years Covered
1
About the BMW 318D SE Pro
The BMW 318D SE Pro was MOT tested 34 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the 318D SE Pro is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable BMW models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the BMW 318D SE Pro?
BMW 318D SE Pro by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82% | 34 | 38,788 mi |
Questions about the BMW 318D SE Pro
Is the BMW 318D SE Pro reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the BMW 318D SE Pro averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 34 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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