BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto
From 457 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 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 tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.5% of failures are serious: 52.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Autos tested had between 19,020 and 34,287 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,300 median miles, the 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto has 0.042 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 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 457 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto is 27,300 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,020 and 34,287 miles.
Buying a used 330D Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto?
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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