MOT reliability
Bmw 320 i
26,720 vehicles · 163 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26,720 Bmw 320 i vehicles and 163 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320 i has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,917 miles.
26,720
Vehicles
163
MOT tests
6,394
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 320 i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320 i MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Brakes22%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Visibility4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw 320 i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26,681), Diesel (19), Other (14), LPG (4), Gas (2)
Most common Bmw 320 i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 320 i MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- TPMS LIGHT ON (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- both rear tyres starting to get low on tread (2 times)
- front brake discs worn (2 times)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder (2 times)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Bmw 320 i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 77,232 |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 56,559 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 43,946 |
| 2013 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 47,596 |
| 2012 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 71,505 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,637 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 69,594 |
| 2006 | 2 | 40 | 85% | 162,236 |
Bmw 320 i reliability FAQ
Across 26,720 Bmw 320 i vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 320 i MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d).
The typical Bmw 320 i in our data has covered around
100,917 miles.
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