MOT reliability
Bmw 330d
31 vehicles · 99 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Bmw 330d vehicles and 99 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 330d has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,096 miles.
31
Vehicles
99
MOT tests
6,947
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 330d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 330d MOT tests:
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Brakes41%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Other15%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
Bmw 330d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (31)
Most common Bmw 330d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 330d MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear internal parking brake shoes slightly binding after being applied (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
Bmw 330d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 33 | 88% | 86,403 |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 94,948 |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 168,472 |
| 2012 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 99,478 |
Bmw 330d reliability FAQ
Across 31 Bmw 330d vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 330d MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 330d in our data has covered around
124,096 miles.
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