BMW 330 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 39,004 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 39,004 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of BMW 330 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 330 tends to fail
Share of BMW 330 cars aged 4 to 7 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 body & structure, brakes, steering.
Common questions
Is the BMW 330 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 330 is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 59% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 330?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 330 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 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 330 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 330 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).