BMW 330 MOT Pass Rate
89.3% of 10,014 BMW 330 MOT tests pass.
The 330 has a pass rate of 89.3%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 330 passes its MOT 89.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the BMW 330 tested at 3–6 years pass 90.7% of the time, compared with just 61.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 5,570 | 57,386 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.2% | 4,280 | 78,599 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.5% | 102 | 88,379 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.7% | 60 | 111,877 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 330
The most common reason the BMW 330 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 58.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 58.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.8% | too low |
| Visibility | 12.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 11.6% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 10.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Road Wheels | 6.0% | fractured |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 1.7% | ball joint has excessive play |