MOT reliability
Bmw 320d
287 vehicles · 726 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 287 Bmw 320d vehicles and 726 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320d has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 152,380 miles.
287
Vehicles
726
MOT tests
9,352
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 320d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320d MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure2%
Bmw 320d pass rate by age
How the Bmw 320d's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 40 | 90% |
| 4 | 44 | 75% |
| 5 | 39 | 90% |
| 6 | 38 | 87% |
| 7 | 40 | 85% |
| 8 | 41 | 78% |
| 9 | 41 | 76% |
| 10 | 37 | 76% |
| 11 | 35 | 83% |
| 12 | 23 | 87% |
| 13 | 17 | 88% |
| 14 | 12 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 11 | 73% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (281), Petrol (5), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Bmw 320d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 320d MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (14 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Bmw 320d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 51,083 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 50,669 |
| 2017 | 3 | 13 | 77% | 48,025 |
| 2016 | 5 | 37 | 84% | 93,025 |
| 2015 | 3 | 29 | 90% | 66,906 |
| 2014 | 7 | 39 | 79% | 85,582 |
| 2013 | 4 | 37 | 86% | 117,831 |
| 2012 | 6 | 78 | 81% | 131,337 |
| 2011 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 119,672 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 216,648 |
| 2009 | 5 | 89 | 80% | 134,976 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 170,440 |
| 2007 | 2 | 36 | 89% | 119,185 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 174,187 |
Bmw 320d reliability FAQ
Across 287 Bmw 320d vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 320d MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
The typical Bmw 320d in our data has covered around
152,380 miles.
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