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

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Is the BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto reliable? We analysed 833 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 833 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.9%
Typical Mileage
75,208mi
Annual Mileage
8,871mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport 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 Xdrive M Sport Auto.

BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,428 mi/yr
Typical
8,871 mi/yr
Average
10,387 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,848 mi/yr

BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
75,208 mi
75th Percentile
97,942 mi
95th Percentile
136,196 mi
Max Recorded
684,898 mi

How Does the BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport 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 Xdrive M Sport Auto THIS CAR 92.9% 833 75,208 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
Volkswagen Passat GT TDI Bluemotion Tech 91.1% 1,536 83,543 mi — yrs

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

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

The BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 833 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto owner drives around 8,871 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 Xdrive M Sport Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto reliable?
Based on 833 MOT tests, the BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto has a 92.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto do per year?
The typical BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto does around 8,871 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a BMW 330D Xdrive M Sport 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.