BMW 320I M SPORT AUTO MOT Pass Rate
91.9% of 2,515 BMW 320I M SPORT AUTO MOT tests pass.
The 320I M SPORT AUTO passes its MOT 91.9% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 320I M SPORT AUTO passes its MOT 91.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 91.2% at 0–3 years versus 92.3% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.2% | 815 | 25,246 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.3% | 1,700 | 32,274 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 320I M SPORT AUTO
The most common reason the BMW 320I M SPORT AUTO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 51.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 51.0% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.7% | too high |
| Brakes | 8.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 8.0% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 5.2% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.4% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.8% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |