MOT reliability
Bmw 320i se pro auto
128 vehicles · 289 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 128 Bmw 320i se pro auto vehicles and 289 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320i se pro auto has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,927 miles.
128
Vehicles
289
MOT tests
8,326
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 320i se pro auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320i se pro auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension64%
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Brakes21%
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Other10%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Bmw 320i se pro auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 100% |
| 3 | 152 | 89% |
| 4 | 118 | 91% |
| 5 | 14 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (128)
Most common Bmw 320i se pro auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 320i se pro auto MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
- 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)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Bmw 320i se pro auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 127 | 88% | 28,620 |
| 2021 | 66 | 162 | 91% | 38,750 |
Bmw 320i se pro auto reliability FAQ
Across 128 Bmw 320i se pro auto vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 320i se pro auto MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 320i se pro auto in our data has covered around
33,927 miles.
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