MOT reliability
Bmw 330i
22 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Bmw 330i vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 330i has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,176 miles.
22
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
4,869
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 330i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 330i MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw 330i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Bmw 330i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 330i MOT tests:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (6 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED (2 times)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (2 times)
- OIL LEAK (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- engine oil low (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Bmw 330i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 36,294 |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 161,783 |
| 2003 | 1 | 26 | 77% | 160,183 |
| 2000 | 1 | 23 | 87% | 46,573 |
Bmw 330i reliability FAQ
Across 22 Bmw 330i vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 330i MOT issues are:
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Bmw 330i in our data has covered around
97,176 miles.
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