BMW 220i SE Auto (2018)
2018 BMW 220i SE Auto
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2018 BMW 220i SE Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 BMW 220i SE Auto is reliably passing its MOT tests at 90.3%, a solid 10-point margin above the UK average of 80%. With only 12% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, this is a reassuringly safe cohort with no fuel-type variation concerns (petrol only).
These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age at a median of 22,232 miles, suggesting they've been reasonably well cared for. The average of just 0.5 failures per vehicle indicates mechanically sound cars, though the 3.9 advisories per test suggest staying on top of preventative maintenance—have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake components and suspension wear, which typically drive advisory counts on this model.
What to check before buying a 2018 BMW 220i SE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 124 | 90.3% | 0.51 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 BMW 220i SE 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 2018 BMW 220i SE Auto vehicles fall between 15,888 and 33,617 miles.
2018 BMW 220i SE Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 117 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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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