BMW 330

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 19 model years from 44,227 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

44,227

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (92%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 330

The BMW 330 was MOT tested 44,227 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 19 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and hybrid and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 9,591 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 81%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 330s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the BMW 330?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread11 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

Questions about the BMW 330

Is the BMW 330 reliable?

Across its 19 model years in our data (2001 to 2021), the BMW 330 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 44,227 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year BMW 330 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 BMW 330 has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 81%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.