BMW 330I M Sport Auto
From 1,440 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 46 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 | 46 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 330I M Sport Autos tested had between 13,892 and 28,006 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,425 median miles, the 330I M Sport Auto has 0.038 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 330I M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 330I M Sport Auto has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,440 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 330I M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 330I M Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 330I M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 330I M Sport Auto is 22,425 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,892 and 28,006 miles.
Buying a used 330I 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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