What year BMW 318 Is is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1998 BMW 318 Is has the highest pass rate at 5.9%, out of 295 vehicles tested.

What are the most common BMW 318 Is MOT failures?

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

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2,354 vehicles · MOT data 1990–1999 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1998

5.9% first-test pass rate · 295 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1990

1.5% first-test pass rate · 841 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1999	5.7%	127,765 mi	232
1998	5.9%	130,454 mi	295
1997	3.8%	113,974 mi	325
1996	2.6%	101,929 mi	381
1991	2.4%	141,184 mi	280
1990	1.5%	138,375 mi	841

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