MOT reliability

Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto

1,227 vehicles · 2,901 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,227 Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto vehicles and 2,901 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,469 miles.

1,227

Vehicles

2,901

MOT tests

8,069

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

11%

Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension64%
Brakes16%
Other13%
Visibility4%
Lamps & electrical4%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Body & structure1%

Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	99	94%
3	1,294	90%
4	903	90%
5	380	90%
6	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,186), Other (41)

Most common Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto MOT faults

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (105 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (96 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (77 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (55 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (48 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (38 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (37 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (37 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (35 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (34 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (24 times)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre (20 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (18 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (16 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)) (16 times)

Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	57	64	92%	21,274
2022	438	766	90%	28,051
2021	593	1,809	90%	38,812
2020	11	39	90%	37,527

Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,227 Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Bmw 320i xdrive m sport auto in our data has covered around 34,469 miles.

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