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
19
How reliable is the Bmw 330?
Bmw 330 by Year
| 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 |
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About the Bmw 330
The Bmw 330 has been tested 44,227 times in 2024 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.
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