BMW 228 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,076 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,076 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 86% of BMW 228 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 228 tends to fail
Share of BMW 228 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, brakes, visibility.
Common questions
Is the BMW 228 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 228 holds up well for its age: 86% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 228?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 228 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 86%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 228 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 228 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).