Bmw 318
MOT data from 13,436 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 88.5%. Average mileage at test: 64,125 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 359 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 208 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 181 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 149 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 115 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 111 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 96 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 89 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 86 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 50 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,296 | 89.1% |
| Petrol | 6,124 | 87.7% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,299 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2017 | 3,884 | 88.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2018 | 3,950 | 88.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 2,474 | 90.7% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 813 | 89.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2021 | 169 | 87.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
49,267 mi
Median
80,401 mi
75th percentile
96,912 mi
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