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BMW 320D Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW 320D Es reliable? We analysed 1,815 real MOT tests across 692 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,815 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.9%
Typical Mileage
157,092mi
Annual Mileage
6,938mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

BMW 320D Es Number Plates

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

BMW 320D Es Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,329 mi/yr
Typical
6,938 mi/yr
Average
7,983 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,481 mi/yr

BMW 320D Es Mileage Distribution

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

Median
157,092 mi
75th Percentile
184,624 mi
95th Percentile
228,194 mi
Max Recorded
2,120,638 mi

How Does the BMW 320D Es Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW 320D Es THIS CAR 67.9% 1,815 157,092 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 650 Kkf 90.2% 663 5,913 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used BMW 320D Es?

The BMW 320D Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.9% across 1,815 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical BMW 320D Es owner drives around 6,938 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 320D Es — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 320D Es reliable?
Based on 1,815 MOT tests, the BMW 320D Es has a 67.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a BMW 320D Es?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 320D Es do per year?
The typical BMW 320D Es does around 6,938 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 320D Es last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 320D Es?
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.