BMW 218i Luxury (2019)
2019 BMW 218i Luxury
CarHunch analysed 426 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW 218i Luxury. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 BMW 218i Luxury passes its MOT first time in 88.9% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests this is a reasonably well-maintained car overall. However, 16.2% of these vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern for a safety-conscious buyer and warrants a pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic.
These cars are running at a modest 30,498 miles median for their age, which is typical rather than exceptionally high or low. The average of 0.59 failures and 4.1 advisories per test indicates minor wear items crop up regularly—mostly cosmetic or borderline issues rather than structural problems—so factor in modest annual maintenance costs when budgeting.
What to check before buying a 2019 BMW 218i Luxury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 422 | 88.8% | 0.6 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 BMW 218i Luxury 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 218i Luxury vehicles fall between 20,800 and 40,046 miles.
2019 BMW 218i Luxury — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 409 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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