BMW 220D Sport Auto
From 344 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| a passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2019 | 90.2% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 220D Sport Autos tested had between 24,034 and 44,718 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,462 median miles, the 220D Sport Auto has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 220D Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 220D Sport Auto has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 344 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 220D Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 220D Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 220D Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 220D Sport Auto is 30,462 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,034 and 44,718 miles.
Buying a used 220D Sport Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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