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BMW 220d Luxury Auto (2019)

104 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2019 BMW 220d Luxury Auto

CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW 220d Luxury Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2019 BMW 220D is a solid performer with a 90.1% first-time pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 11.5% of vehicles ever flagging one. You're looking at a diesel that's clearly been well-maintained across the board.

At 33,464 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, and the low failure count of 0.4 per vehicle confirms owners aren't battling serious mechanical issues—though the 3.7 advisories per car suggest minor attention items are cropping up, which is normal for German diesels. Before you buy, have a full pre-purchase inspection focus on the emissions system and cooling components, as these are where BMW diesel costs often bite hardest.

Generally reliable 10.1% above UK average
90.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,464
typical mileage
22,791–47,301 middle half
11.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.4
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 BMW 220d Luxury Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

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

22,791
low mileage
33,464
typical
47,301
high mileage

Half of all 2019 BMW 220d Luxury Auto vehicles fall between 22,791 and 47,301 miles.

2019 BMW 220d Luxury Auto — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 100 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

96 100 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.4
Avg failures per vehicle
3.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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