MOT reliability
Bmw 330 ci
152 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 152 Bmw 330 ci vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 330 ci has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 159,067 miles.
152
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
4,143
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 330 ci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 330 ci MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes17%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure1%
Bmw 330 ci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (138), Other (13), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 330 ci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 330 ci MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake effort low 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Bmw 330 ci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 866,087 |
| 2003 | 1 | 26 | 73% | 131,055 |
| 2001 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 90,123 |
Bmw 330 ci reliability FAQ
Across 152 Bmw 330 ci vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 330 ci MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i).
The typical Bmw 330 ci in our data has covered around
159,067 miles.
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