What year BMW 318 I is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 BMW 318 I has the highest pass rate at 2.8%, out of 319 vehicles tested.

What are the most common BMW 318 I MOT failures?

The most common BMW 318 I MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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7,209 vehicles · MOT data 1991–1998 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1997

2.8% first-test pass rate · 319 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1991

0.0% first-test pass rate · 2,195 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1998	0.5%	133,844 mi	122
1997	2.8%	110,326 mi	319
1996	1.1%	127,822 mi	261
1995	1.1%	136,036 mi	360
1994	0.1%	109,036 mi	575
1993	0.0%	—	1,080
1992	0.1%	104,577 mi	2,297
1991	0.0%	—	2,195

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