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MOT reliability

Bmw 330i m sport auto

1,241 vehicles · 2,850 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,241 Bmw 330i m sport auto vehicles and 2,850 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 330i m sport auto has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,522 miles.

1,241
Vehicles
2,850
MOT tests
8,317
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 330i m sport auto problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension69%
  • Other13%
  • Brakes7%
  • Visibility6%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Bmw 330i m sport auto pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
13100%
25398%
31,21390%
497490%
539489%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,205), Other (34), Diesel (1), Electric (1)

Most common Bmw 330i m sport auto MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (111 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (102 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (67 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (48 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (37 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (33 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (23 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (20 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (19 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (19 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (19 times)
  12. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (18 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (18 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)

Bmw 330i m sport auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 54 65 89% 24,639
2022 242 447 91% 29,358
2021 737 2,126 90% 37,873

Bmw 330i m sport auto reliability FAQ

Across 1,241 Bmw 330i m sport auto vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Bmw 330i m sport auto in our data has covered around 36,522 miles.

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