BMW 220i M Sport Auto (2019)
2019 BMW 220i M Sport Auto
CarHunch analysed 1,074 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW 220i M Sport Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 BMW 220i M Sport Auto is a reliable proposition with an 87.8% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, though nearly one in five examples have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a consideration for safety-conscious buyers. At a median mileage of 33,335 miles for cars now five years old, these are relatively well-looked-after specimens, and the low failure rate of 0.56 per vehicle confirms most are holding up mechanically.
The 3.3 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are accumulating as you'd expect, but they're manageable rather than a sign of systemic weakness. Check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension and cooling system, as these tend to be where owners see the first advisory flags on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2019 BMW 220i M Sport 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 1,063 | 87.7% | 0.56 |
| Other (1%) | 11 | 97% | 0.09 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 BMW 220i M Sport 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.
Half of all 2019 BMW 220i M Sport Auto vehicles fall between 25,242 and 42,909 miles.
2019 BMW 220i M Sport Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,026 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
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
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