BMW 330 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 330. Check any 330 by registration number below.
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89.8%
Avg Pass Rate
-0.1%
vs BMW Avg
24
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
BMW 330 — MOT Reliability Overview
The BMW 330 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 330 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a BMW 330 fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your 330 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the 330 is around 106,021 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 330, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used BMW 330, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the BMW 330 performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 442 vehicles
2.9%
11.4%
61k mi
2020
Based on 16,225 vehicles
3.8%
11.1%
59k mi
88k mi
2019
Based on 12,839 vehicles
2.9%
9.1%
59k mi
93k mi
2018
Based on 8,808 vehicles
3.2%
9.3%
95k mi
2017
Based on 17,978 vehicles
3.7%
11.0%
94k mi
2016
Based on 3,559 vehicles
3.8%
10.8%
2015
Based on 200 vehicles
3.7%
12.6%
166k mi
2014
Based on 166 vehicles
9.2%
20.2%
168k mi
2013
Based on 155 vehicles
3.7%
16.8%
145k mi
2012
Based on 106 vehicles
2.4%
51.2%
124k mi
2011
Based on 51 vehicles
9.7%
25.8%
2010
Based on 249 vehicles
4.2%
8.3%
161k mi
2009
Based on 452 vehicles
5.0%
27.5%
62k mi
106k mi
180k mi
2008
Based on 734 vehicles
4.4%
4.4%
69k mi
118k mi
194k mi
2007
Based on 1,237 vehicles
8.1%
43.2%
64k mi
127k mi
203k mi
2006
Based on 1,470 vehicles
4.8%
22.6%
97k mi
139k mi
218k mi
2005
Based on 1,215 vehicles
4.2%
12.5%
120k mi
197k mi
2004
Based on 1,288 vehicles
4.8%
14.3%
118k mi
206k mi
2003
Based on 2,229 vehicles
6.5%
58.1%
206k mi
2002
Based on 2,570 vehicles
1.7%
6.9%
204k mi
2001
Based on 2,834 vehicles
2.1%
12.8%
199k mi
2000
Based on 1,912 vehicles
205k mi
1999
Based on 141 vehicles
168k mi
0
Based on 23,861 vehicles
55k mi
Top MOT Failures — BMW 330
The most common reasons a BMW 330 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
A tyre seriously damaged
A tyre cords visible or damaged
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
Rear Offside
Typical Mileage — BMW 330
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 330.
At 3 Years
61,972
miles
At 5 Years
106,021
miles
At 10 Years
180,370
miles
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BMW 330 — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the BMW 330 MOT and reliability.
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