BMW 330E M Sport Auto
From 15,099 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 712 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 | 712 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 297 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 226 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 68 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 47 |
| 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 | 44 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 41 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 41 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 36 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 35 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 65% of 330E M Sport Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2021 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 330E M Sport Autos tested had between 28,018 and 51,324 miles on the clock.
At 40,690 median miles, the 330E M Sport Auto has 0.031 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 330E M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 330E M Sport Auto has a 87.4% MOT pass rate based on 15,099 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 330E M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 330E M Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 712 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 330E M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 330E M Sport Auto is 40,690 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,018 and 51,324 miles.
Buying a used 330E M Sport 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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