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BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 947 real MOT tests across 386 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 947 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.8%
Typical Mileage
35,376mi
Annual Mileage
10,180mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto.

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.4%
2022
88.5%
2021

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,793 mi/yr
Typical
10,180 mi/yr
Average
11,644 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,316 mi/yr

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 154 86.4% 23,226 32,715 46,124
2021 728 88.5% 26,690 35,692 48,212

How Long Does a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Last?

Based on 386 BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,376 mi
75th Percentile
47,966 mi
95th Percentile
72,372 mi
Max Recorded
126,942 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

88.5% MOT pass rate from 728 tests

Year to avoid
2022

86.4% MOT pass rate from 154 tests

The best year to buy a used BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 728 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto THIS CAR 87.8% 947 35,376 mi — yrs
BMW 3 Series 75.1% 12,840,406 90,743 mi 37 yrs
BMW 118 81.5% 1,923,256 64,042 mi 22 yrs
BMW X5 77% 1,735,343 83,401 mi 25 yrs
Land Rover Discovery TD5 S 72.4% 413 157,582 mi — yrs

Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto?

The BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 947 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto owner drives around 10,180 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 947 MOT tests, the BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto has a 87.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto do per year?
The typical BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto does around 10,180 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used BMW 330D M Sport MHEV Auto is 2021 with a 88.5% pass rate across 728 tests.