BMW 220D Active Tourer vs BMW 518 Automatic
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW 220D Active Tourer | BMW 518 Automatic | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 1893 of 12419 (15.2%) | 73 | 2250 of 15681 (14.4%) | 69 | +0.89 |
| 6-8 years | 4668 of 22256 (21%) | 73 | 3987 of 20034 (19.9%) | 69 | +1.07 |
| 9-11 years | 4033 of 16854 (23.9%) | 71 | 4767 of 18411 (25.9%) | 77 | -1.96 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW 220D Active Tourer
Official item from EU Safety Gate
BMW 518 Automatic
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Official item from EU Safety Gate
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW 220D Active Tourer and BMW 518 Automatic, per age band?
BMW 220D Active Tourer vs BMW 518 Automatic: 3-5 years: 73 versus 69. 6-8 years: 73 versus 69. 9-11 years: 71 versus 77. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW 220D Active Tourer or BMW 518 Automatic?
BMW 220D Active Tourer: 1. BMW 518 Automatic: 2.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.