BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 195 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto.
BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 150 | 94.7% | 11,472 | 18,109 | 25,173 |
How Long Does a BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto Last?
Based on 133 BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.
BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.7% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.7% across 150 tests.
How Does the BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto THIS CAR | 94.9% | 195 | 17,597 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 |
| Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa | 90.5% | 420 | 6,520 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The BMW 223I Luxury MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.9% across 195 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 223I Luxury MHEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.