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MOT reliability

Bmw 320 ci

9 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Bmw 320 ci vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320 ci has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,141 miles.

9
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
5,665
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 320 ci problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320 ci MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Visibility3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Bmw 320 ci pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
5250%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
10250%
11250%
121100%
13250%
141100%
15250%
161100%
18250%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (2)

Most common Bmw 320 ci MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 320 ci MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shape (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d shape (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front nail in tyre (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  10. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Bmw 320 ci pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 22 73% 118,898

Bmw 320 ci reliability FAQ

Across 9 Bmw 320 ci vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 320 ci MOT issues are: Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h); Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Bmw 320 ci in our data has covered around 118,141 miles.

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