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MOT reliability

Bmw 320i se auto

1,460 vehicles · 718 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,460 Bmw 320i se auto vehicles and 718 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320i se auto has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,536 miles.

1,460
Vehicles
718
MOT tests
6,813
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 320i se auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320i se auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
  • Brakes21%
  • Other19%
  • Visibility8%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Bmw 320i se auto pass rate by age

How the Bmw 320i se auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
26100%
37792%
47589%
55589%
69100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,398), Other (62)

Most common Bmw 320i se auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 320i se auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  6. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, nail in tyre, tyre been run flat (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)

Bmw 320i se auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 37 123 89% 48,291
2020 29 100 94% 50,269

Bmw 320i se auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,460 Bmw 320i se auto vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 320i se auto MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Bmw 320i se auto in our data has covered around 66,536 miles.

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