BMW 118D Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW 118D Es reliable? We analysed 872 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 118D Es is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 118D Es.
BMW 118D Es — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the BMW 118D Es — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1995cc
- Power
- 122 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 50.4 mpg
- Urban
- 36.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 62.8 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1961
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 150 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
BMW 118D Es Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 118D Es. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 118D Es Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 118D Es owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 118D Es Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 118D Es MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW 118D Es Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 118D Es THIS CAR | 73.9% | 872 | 135,004 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Peugeot 304 | 68.8% | 1,700 | 58,451 mi | 55 yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 118D Es trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW 118D EsShould you buy a used BMW 118D Es?
The BMW 118D Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.9% across 872 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical BMW 118D Es owner drives around 7,034 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.