BMW 318D Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW 318D Es reliable? We analysed 822 real MOT tests across 207 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 318D Es is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 318D Es.
BMW 318D Es Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 318D Es. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 318D Es Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW 318D Es owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW 318D Es Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 318D 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 318D Es Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318D Es THIS CAR | 73.6% | 822 | 144,290 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 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A | 87.8% | 1,019 | 34,463 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 318D Es trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW 318D EsShould you buy a used BMW 318D Es?
The BMW 318D Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.6% across 822 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical BMW 318D Es owner drives around 8,680 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.