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MOT reliability

Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto

247 vehicles · 1,088 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 247 Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto vehicles and 1,088 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,851 miles.

247
Vehicles
1,088
MOT tests
9,980
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
14%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension65%
  • Other14%
  • Brakes10%
  • Visibility7%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Steering1%

Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto pass rate by age

How the Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
212100%
326988%
427086%
526091%
621989%
74589%

Fuel types: Diesel (247)

Most common Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (43 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
  3. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (13 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (9 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (9 times)
  11. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)

Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 3 8 100% 42,734
2020 105 433 89% 55,410
2019 130 635 88% 56,528

Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto reliability FAQ

Across 247 Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).

The typical Bmw 330d xdrive m sport + ed auto in our data has covered around 55,851 miles.

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