BMW 218i Sport Auto (2022)
2022 BMW 218i Sport Auto
CarHunch analysed 427 real MOT records for the 2022 BMW 218i Sport Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 BMW 218i Sport Auto is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 92.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a 12.8-point margin that's rare to see. The dangerous defect rate of 3.8% is reassuringly low, so structural or safety concerns are not a buyer worry here.
These cars are running an average of 27,924 miles at test, which is exactly what you'd expect for a two-year-old model, suggesting owners are using them normally rather than thrashing them. At 0.11 failures per vehicle and 0.8 advisories, the maintenance picture is clean: minor wear items crop up occasionally, but major problems are uncommon—just make sure any used example has full service history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2022 BMW 218i 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 BMW 218i 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 2022 BMW 218i Sport Auto vehicles fall between 17,023 and 34,188 miles.
MOT History Averages
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