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

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Is the BMW 320D SE Touring reliable? We analysed 796 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 796 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.5%
Typical Mileage
142,858mi
Annual Mileage
7,956mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

BMW 320D SE Touring Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical BMW 320D 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
5,495 mi/yr
Typical
7,956 mi/yr
Average
8,820 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,478 mi/yr

BMW 320D SE Touring Mileage Distribution

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

Median
142,858 mi
75th Percentile
172,632 mi
95th Percentile
224,132 mi
Max Recorded
297,214 mi

How Does the BMW 320D 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 320D SE Touring THIS CAR 78.5% 796 142,858 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
Seat Arona FR Edition TSI S-a 85.8% 801 22,973 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 320D SE Touring sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW 320D SE Touring?

The BMW 320D SE Touring has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 796 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical BMW 320D SE Touring owner drives around 7,956 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 SE Touring — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 320D SE Touring reliable?
Based on 796 MOT tests, the BMW 320D SE Touring has a 78.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW 320D SE Touring?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 320D SE Touring do per year?
The typical BMW 320D SE Touring does around 7,956 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 320D SE Touring last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 320D 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.