BMW 118i M Sport Auto (2021)
2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto
CarHunch is tracking 123 2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto is a concerning proposition from a reliability standpoint—only 59.8% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning four in ten fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort and failures are minimal when they do occur, so the issues tend to be minor rather than safety-critical.
The median mileage of 32,909 miles is perfectly normal for a three-year-old car, suggesting these vehicles haven't been thrashed. The real concern is the gap between this model's pass rate and the national average: if you're considering one, budget for some remedial work before or shortly after purchase, and factor in potentially higher maintenance costs than rival hatchbacks in this segment.
We have 123 2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (60%) | 74 | 99.3% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (40%) | 49 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 BMW 118i M Sport Auto vehicles fall between 24,018 and 41,354 miles.
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