Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 BMW 220?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 BMW 220?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 BMW 220?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2019 BMW 220 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2019 BMW 220 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 273 vehicles, the 2019 BMW 220 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 BMW 220?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 BMW 220 are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 BMW 220?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW 220 (2019)

273 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2019 BMW 220

CarHunch analysed 273 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW 220. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 BMW 220 is a reliable performer, with a 91.4% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—though one concern is that 20.2% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect, which is worth investigating on any specific vehicle you're considering. The diesel variant dominates the sample at 91.3% pass rate, and the median mileage of just over 31,000 miles is sensible for a five-year-old car. When these 220s do fail, it's typically minor: the average is 0.48 failures per vehicle, but advisories are more common at 2.9 per car, suggesting wear items rather than structural problems. Before purchase, ask the seller for a full MOT history and get a pre-buy inspection that specifically checks for any history of dangerous defects in the system records.

We have limited data for the 2019 BMW 220 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.48

Over 4.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 25k–40k

For context

These stats describe 273 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 273 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 19.1%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 13.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 4.1%

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted · Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 4.1%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 BMW 220

Based on MOT data from 273 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (92%)	252	91.3%	0.49

Colour Breakdown

Based on 15,260 BMW 220 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 25.2%

3,850

Blue 19.9%

3,034

Black 19%

2,900

Grey 18%

2,748

Silver 10.6%

1,621

Red 6.3%

967

Orange 0.6%

Brown 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 BMW 220 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,284

typical

24,969

low mileage

40,469

high mileage

Half of all 2019 BMW 220 vehicles fall between 24,969 and 40,469 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,969 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,969–40,469 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 BMW 220s sit.

⚠ Over 54,633 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 BMW 220 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 BMW 220s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 261 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.48

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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