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Bmw 120 - 2022

37.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bmw 120, model year 2022. Sample size: 179 cars, 248 tests and 92 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 179 cars

The 2022 BMW 120 has an overall defect rate of 37 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 70 per 100, indicating that it performs 47% better than its peers. Notably, the model excels in categories such as brakes and steering, reporting far fewer defects compared to the average vehicle. In the mileage segments, the BMW 120 shows a sharp increase in defects for lower mileage ranges, particularly for those with up to 31,000 miles, but it significantly improves as mileage increases. Overall, this model stands out positively in multiple defect categories while demonstrating a lower overall defect rate than the average car of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 179 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 61.2% better
12.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 74.4% better
3.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 92.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.1% better
58.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
PRS
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A suspension component: modified so that the suspension is inoperative or likely to foul other components
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 1