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Bmw 228

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,241 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests

1,241

Best Year

2014 (91%)

Years Covered

3

How reliable is the Bmw 228?

vs national average+7% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+1% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Bmw 228 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201689%48557,397 mi
201588%56558,534 mi
201491%19168,249 mi

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About the Bmw 228

The Bmw 228 has been tested 1,241 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2014 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 191 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 3 point spread, the 228 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The BMW 228 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 68,249 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 57,397 miles.

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