BMW 220I Sport Auto
From 848 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 220I Sport Autos fare better: 2020 models pass at 93.2% vs 88.7% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 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 | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| brake hose damaged and likely to fail | 2 |
| a recut tyre fitted to a vehicle not permitted to be fitted with recut tyres | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63.8% of 220I Sport Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2019 | 88.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 86.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all 220I Sport Autos tested had between 18,141 and 37,261 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,183 median miles, the 220I Sport Auto has 0.041 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 220I Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 220I Sport Auto has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 848 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 220I Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 220I Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 220I Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 220I Sport Auto is 26,183 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,141 and 37,261 miles.
Buying a used 220I 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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