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BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto reliable? We analysed 3,400 real MOT tests across 641 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,400 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.1%
Typical Mileage
35,761mi
Annual Mileage
7,791mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto.

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.8%
2021
86.7%
2020
87.5%
2019
86.2%
2018

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,921 mi/yr
Typical
7,791 mi/yr
Average
9,247 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,444 mi/yr

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 64 93.8% 18,087 24,678 30,748
2020 264 86.7% 22,288 31,044 43,345
2019 1,304 87.5% 21,453 34,023 49,595
2018 1,657 86.2% 24,900 38,060 54,227

How Long Does a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Last?

Based on 641 BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.8 years
Median
6.0 years

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,761 mi
75th Percentile
51,558 mi
95th Percentile
82,629 mi
Max Recorded
193,272 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.8% MOT pass rate from 64 tests

Year to avoid
2018

86.2% MOT pass rate from 1,657 tests

The best year to buy a used BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 64 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto THIS CAR 87.1% 3,400 35,761 mi — yrs
BMW 3 Series 75.1% 12,840,406 90,743 mi 37 yrs
BMW 118 81.5% 1,923,256 64,042 mi 22 yrs
BMW X5 77% 1,735,343 83,401 mi 25 yrs
Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition 83.2% 2,006 47,279 mi 14 yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto?

The BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.1% across 3,400 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto owner drives around 7,791 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto reliable?
Based on 3,400 MOT tests, the BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto has a 87.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto do per year?
The typical BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto does around 7,791 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used BMW 220D Xdrive Luxury Auto is 2021 with a 93.8% pass rate across 64 tests.