Bmw 220ia vs Bmw 3 series: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 220ia
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Bmw 3 series
75%
MOT pass rate · 996,044 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 220ia (75%) and Bmw 3 series (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 220ia | Bmw 3 series |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 14% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 44,073 mi | 128,558 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 996,044 |
Most common faults
Bmw 220ia
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Bmw 3 series
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 220ia (75%) and Bmw 3 series (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.