MOT reliability
Bmw 328i
251 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 251 Bmw 328i vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 328i has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,646 miles.
251
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
3,670
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
20%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 328i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 328i MOT tests:
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
-
Other20%
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Brakes20%
Bmw 328i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (246), Other (4), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 328i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 328i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre screw in outer section of treaded area 255/35zr18 Michelin (1 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw 328i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 69,910 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 61,001 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 76,651 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 57,664 |
Bmw 328i reliability FAQ
Across 251 Bmw 328i vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 328i MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre screw in outer section of treaded area 255/35zr18 Michelin ; Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw 328i in our data has covered around
86,646 miles.
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