Bmw 320
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 79,319 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
79,319
Best Year
2022 (97%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Bmw 320?
Bmw 320 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97% | 61 | 22,624 mi |
| 2021 | 92% | 2,533 | 29,483 mi |
| 2020 | 92% | 9,105 | 34,897 mi |
| 2019 | 92% | 14,440 | 42,764 mi |
| 2018 | 91% | 17,053 | 59,320 mi |
| 2017 | 90% | 26,367 | 71,271 mi |
| 2016 | 90% | 6,365 | 78,781 mi |
| 2015 | 90% | 555 | 79,550 mi |
| 2014 | 85% | 441 | 82,085 mi |
| 2013 | 89% | 611 | 77,974 mi |
| 2012 | 83% | 409 | 87,516 mi |
| 2011 | 87% | 260 | 84,622 mi |
| 2010 | 86% | 291 | 91,150 mi |
| 2009 | 81% | 162 | 104,384 mi |
| 2008 | 84% | 177 | 101,514 mi |
| 2007 | 79% | 167 | 121,206 mi |
| 2006 | 74% | 145 | 143,980 mi |
| 2005 | 73% | 63 | 128,780 mi |
| 2004 | 82% | 49 | 131,336 mi |
| 2003 | 77% | 30 | 119,901 mi |
| 1990 | 86% | 35 | 111,395 mi |
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About the Bmw 320
The Bmw 320 has been tested 79,319 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (1990 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 61 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 73%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 320s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 111,395 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,624 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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