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?
Bmw 228 by Year
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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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