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

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94.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.0%

vs BMW Avg

23

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 320d — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 320d has an average MOT pass rate of 94.9%, which is 5.0 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 320d is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 320d, 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 320d performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 91 vehicles

98.9%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 3yr

115k mi

Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

2020

Based on 160 vehicles

98.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

146k mi

2019

Based on 140 vehicles

97.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

141k mi

2018

Based on 91 vehicles

98.9%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

118k mi

2017

Based on 111 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2016

Based on 144 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2015

Based on 164 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

2014

Based on 230 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

2013

Based on 314 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

193k mi

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2012

Based on 181 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2010

Based on 86 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2009

Based on 94 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

2008

Based on 85 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

2007

Based on 114 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

225k mi

2006

Based on 126 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

2005

Based on 135 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Mileage at 10yr

203k mi

2004

Based on 93 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2003

Based on 117 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2002

Based on 130 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2001

Based on 131 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2000

Based on 108 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

1999

Based on 71 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

0

Based on 22 vehicles

77.3%Good
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

BMW 320d — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 320d MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 320d?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 320d is 94.9% 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 320d?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 320d reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.9%, the BMW 320d 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 320d?
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 320d?
Typical mileage for the BMW 320d: 114,976 miles at 3 years, 148,881 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 320d to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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