MOT reliability
Bmw 320i
73 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 73 Bmw 320i vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320i has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,880 miles.
73
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
5,319
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 320i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320i MOT tests:
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Other41%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering2%
Bmw 320i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 13 | 85% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 13 | 85% |
| 7 | 17 | 82% |
| 8 | 18 | 78% |
| 9 | 14 | 86% |
| 10 | 17 | 88% |
| 11 | 23 | 74% |
| 12 | 17 | 82% |
| 13 | 13 | 85% |
| 14 | 9 | 100% |
| 15 | 13 | 69% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (65), Other (8)
Most common Bmw 320i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 320i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad sensor cable casing slightly damaged from rubbing on drive shaft (4.11 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Bmw 320i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 34,615 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 68,049 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 67,844 |
| 2016 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 75,940 |
| 2015 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 35,643 |
| 2014 | 5 | 10 | 100% | 53,641 |
| 2013 | 6 | 17 | 100% | 61,964 |
| 2012 | 3 | 18 | 89% | 55,736 |
| 2011 | 4 | 11 | 82% | 74,003 |
| 2010 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 42,861 |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 108,841 |
| 2008 | 2 | 36 | 86% | 82,229 |
| 2007 | 3 | 45 | 69% | 105,267 |
Bmw 320i reliability FAQ
Across 73 Bmw 320i vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 320i MOT issues are:
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); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3).
The typical Bmw 320i in our data has covered around
70,880 miles.
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