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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 320i. Check any 320i by registration number below.

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93.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.6%

vs BMW Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 320i — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 320i has an average MOT pass rate of 93.5%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 320i is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 320i, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 320i performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 32 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

71k mi

2007

Based on 54 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2006

Based on 92 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2005

Based on 83 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2003

Based on 57 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2002

Based on 67 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2001

Based on 123 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2000

Based on 60 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

1995

Based on 62 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 320i

BMW 320i — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 320i MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 320i?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 320i is 93.5% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 320i?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 320i reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.5%, the BMW 320i is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 320i?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW 320i?
Typical mileage for the BMW 320i: 70,511 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 320i to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your BMW 320i's MOT History

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