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Bmw 420i m sport auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 8,054 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

8,054

Best Year

2022 (96%)

Years Covered

3

About the Bmw 420i m sport auto

The Bmw 420i m sport auto has been tested 8,054 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 497 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 3 point spread, the 420i m sport auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The BMW 420I M SPORT AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 28,653 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,536 miles.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 420i m sport auto performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Bmw range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,777
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Bmw 420i m sport auto?

vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+7% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Bmw 420i m sport auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%49720,536 mi
202193%6,94523,926 mi
202095%61228,653 mi

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