Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto?

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 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto?

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 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto?

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.

Is the 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 269 vehicles, the 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto?

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 220i M Sport Auto (2021)

269 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94% first-time pass rate

2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto

CarHunch analysed 269 real MOT records for the 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 BMW 220i M Sport is a strong MOT performer, with a 91.2% pass rate that significantly outpaces the 80% UK average, and only 5.9% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—well below typical concern thresholds. The petrol engine variant shows consistent reliability at 91.1% pass rate across 266 vehicles sampled.

At just over 25,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these examples are lightly used, which partly explains the excellent pass record; the real story emerges in the failure pattern—averaging only 0.2 failures per vehicle means most pass cleanly, while 0.9 advisories per vehicle suggests minor wear items are starting to emerge. When shopping for one, prioritize a full service history and have a BMW specialist check suspension and brake components before purchase, as these typically drive the advisory findings on this model.

We have limited data for the 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–33k

For context

These stats describe 269 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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Based on MOT data from 269 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	266	93.9%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,523 BMW 220i M Sport Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.9%

3,359

Black 21.5%

2,259

Blue 15%

1,575

White 14.6%

1,534

Purple 12.2%

1,288

Red 3.5%

370

Silver 1.3%

138

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto 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.

25,101

typical

17,552

low mileage

33,341

high mileage

Half of all 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto vehicles fall between 17,552 and 33,341 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,552 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.

✓ 17,552–33,341 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Autos sit.

⚠ Over 45,010 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 BMW 220i M Sport Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 BMW 220i M Sport Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 252 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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