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MOT reliability

Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto

81 vehicles · 347 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 81 Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto vehicles and 347 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,173 miles.

81
Vehicles
347
MOT tests
8,326
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
19%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension62%
  • Other18%
  • Brakes12%
  • Visibility5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Steering3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
27100%
38492%
48985%
59384%
66285%
71070%

Fuel types: Petrol (81)

Most common Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto MOT tests:

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

Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 5 80% 58,306
2020 46 182 88% 42,520
2019 32 158 84% 46,596

Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto reliability FAQ

Across 81 Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Nail in tyre ; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Bmw 330i m sport + edition auto in our data has covered around 44,173 miles.

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