RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 320I M Sport Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,838 DVSA tests·2024
Across 8,838 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of BMW 320I M Sport Auto cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and emissions & leaks.
90%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
7,186 tests · fleet 89%
90%
4 to 7 years
1,652 tests · fleet 85%
92%
Where the 320I M Sport Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on body & structure, emissions & leaks, visibility.
Share of up to 3 years BMW 320I M Sport Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 320I M Sport Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 320I M Sport Auto is about average for its age: 90% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 320I M Sport Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 320I M Sport Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; and 4 to 7 years, 92%. 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 320I M Sport Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 320I M Sport Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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