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BMW 228 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,076 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.
86%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 80% of peers
+12.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,076 tests · fleet 73%
86%
Where the 228 fails
Suspension98
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on steering, brakes, visibility.
Share of 8 to 12 years BMW 228 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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