Bmw 218 - 2023
5.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bmw 218, model year 2023.
Sample size: 101 cars, 137 tests and 7 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 101 cars
The 2023 BMW 218 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with just 5 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 36. Most notably, the BMW excels in key areas such as brakes, steering, and lights, where it recorded no defects, while the average rates are considerably higher. Additionally, it performs better than average in visibility and wheel-related issues, though it does show some defects in wheels and suspension. Overall, the BMW 218 stands out as a reliable choice, particularly for drivers concerned about these critical safety features.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 101 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 50.0% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 84.2% better
7.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 2