BMW 218 (2019)
2019 BMW 218
CarHunch analysed 3,699 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW 218. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 BMW 218 passes MOT significantly better than the UK average, with a 90.4% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—a strong showing that holds true across both petrol (90.5%) and diesel (90.1%) variants. However, just over one in five vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for safety-conscious buyers.
These cars are running relatively light mileage at around 30,400 miles on average for a five-year-old model, suggesting they've been treated reasonably well. The typical vehicle racks up 0.53 failures and 3.0 advisories per test, indicating minor maintenance issues are common but major problems are rare—so budget for routine wear items like brakes and filters, but the mechanical bones appear sound.
What to check before buying a 2019 BMW 218
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.
- ⚠️ 21.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (73%) | 2,705 | 90.5% | 0.53 |
| Diesel (27%) | 993 | 90.1% | 0.53 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 BMW 218 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 2019 BMW 218 vehicles fall between 19,311 and 36,420 miles.
2019 BMW 218 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,543 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 BMW 218
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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5.6%
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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4.6%
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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