BMW 328
From 337 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 15% of 328 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
Typical mileage
Half of all 328s tested had between 52,255 and 81,515 miles on the clock.
At 73,426 median miles, the 328 has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 328 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 328 has a 85.2% MOT pass rate based on 337 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 328?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 328 is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 328 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 328 is 73,426 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,255 and 81,515 miles.
Buying a used 328?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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