Is the Bmw 330 reliable?

The Bmw 330 has an average MOT pass rate of 85% across 19 years, based on 44,227 tests in 2026. That's 3 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2008 with a 94% pass rate.

Which year Bmw 330 is best?

The 2008 Bmw 330 has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 63%. There's a 31 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Bmw 330

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 44,227 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

44,227

Best Year

2008 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Bmw 330

The Bmw 330 has been tested 44,227 times in 2026 MOT data across 19 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and hybrid and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 47 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 330s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 104,399 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,582 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1998cc)

£1,327

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,777

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Bmw 330?

vs national average+3% (82% avg)

vs Bmw brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread31 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Bmw 330 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	91%	458	40,582 mi
2020	91%	11,843	49,099 mi
2019	92%	9,591	56,271 mi
2018	92%	5,864	67,790 mi
2017	90%	12,922	74,493 mi
2016	90%	2,533	81,221 mi
2015	88%	152	92,658 mi
2014	81%	131	106,045 mi
2013	90%	125	111,956 mi
2012	85%	124	106,334 mi
2011	77%	39	95,730 mi
2009	90%	51	95,480 mi
2008	94%	47	114,646 mi
2007	72%	53	140,923 mi
2006	70%	76	144,436 mi
2005	89%	54	109,599 mi
2003	63%	49	123,227 mi
2002	90%	62	92,597 mi
2001	87%	53	104,399 mi