BMW 220D M Sport Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,372 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,372 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of BMW 220D M Sport Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 220D M Sport Auto tends to fail
Share of BMW 220D M Sport Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, visibility, steering.
Common questions
Is the BMW 220D M Sport Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 220D M Sport Auto is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 56% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 220D M Sport Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 220D M Sport Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 220D M Sport Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 220D M Sport Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).