BMW 320i M Sport (2007)
2007 BMW 320i M Sport
CarHunch analysed 154 real MOT records for the 2007 BMW 320i M Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 BMW 320i M Sport is a significant reliability gamble: only 30% pass their MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and while dangerous defects haven't appeared in this sample, the sheer failure rate signals recurring problems that buyers will need to budget for. The good news is that advisories are rare, suggesting issues tend to be fixable rather than creeping—but at an average of 0.42 failures per test, you're looking at one defect every 2–3 MOTs.
With 99,340 miles as the average for these 17-year-old cars, mileage isn't the culprit; these are normal-use vehicles failing at an unusually high rate, pointing to either design weaknesses or deferred maintenance patterns among owners. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a BMW specialist and plan for regular servicing—this isn't a car to own on a shoestring.
What to check before buying a 2007 BMW 320i M Sport
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 (64%) | 99 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (36%) | 55 | 84.4% | 1.18 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 624 BMW 320i M Sport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
2007 BMW 320i M Sport — Light-Vehicle MOT Records — Still on the Road
27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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