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BMW 320 D SE Touring Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW 320 D SE Touring reliable? We analysed 160 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 160 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
66.9%
Typical Mileage
170,646mi
Annual Mileage
5,971mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW 320 D SE Touring is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 320 D SE Touring.

BMW 320 D SE Touring Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW 320 D SE Touring. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW 320 D SE Touring Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW 320 D SE Touring owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,905 mi/yr
Typical
5,971 mi/yr
Average
6,782 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,227 mi/yr

BMW 320 D SE Touring Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW 320 D SE Touring MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
170,646 mi
75th Percentile
189,816 mi
95th Percentile
216,904 mi
Max Recorded
255,966 mi

How Does the BMW 320 D SE Touring Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW 320 D SE Touring THIS CAR 66.9% 160 170,646 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 Bx 125 Bmfan 77.2% 333 7,362 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 320 D SE Touring trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW 320 D SE Touring?

The BMW 320 D SE Touring has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.9% across 160 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical BMW 320 D SE Touring owner drives around 5,971 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 320 D SE Touring — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 320 D SE Touring reliable?
Based on 160 MOT tests, the BMW 320 D SE Touring has a 66.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a BMW 320 D SE Touring?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 320 D SE Touring do per year?
The typical BMW 320 D SE Touring does around 5,971 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 320 D SE Touring last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 320 D SE Touring?
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.