Diesel BMW 220: MOT pass rate
83.7% of diesel BMW 220s pass the MOT first time, measured across 11,141 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 68,780.
Diesel against the other BMW 220 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 83.7% | 11,141 |
| Petrol | 87% | 3,857 |
| All BMW 220 | 84.6% | 14,998 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the BMW 220 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 87%, and this diesel version sits 0.9 points below the 84.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel BMW 220 had covered 68,780 miles at test, against 51,520 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW 220 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW 220 fuel types
- Petrol BMW 220 - 87%