BMW 330e SE Pro Auto (2022)

1,122 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.5% first-time pass rate

2022 BMW 330e SE Pro Auto

CarHunch analysed 1,122 real MOT records for the 2022 BMW 330e SE Pro Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 BMW 330E SE PRO AUTO has a first-time pass rate of 86.5%, which comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, signalling a reliably built hybrid that's unlikely to surprise you with major faults during its early years. Dangerous defects have only appeared in 6.5% of vehicles tested, well below concern threshold, so safety-critical systems aren't a widespread problem.

At just over 51,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, which explains why they average only 0.21 failures per test—owners rarely encounter serious trouble. The typical advisory count of 1.0 per vehicle suggests minor wear items (brake pad thickness, fluid top-ups, the usual) rather than systemic design flaws, so budget for preventive servicing but don't expect costly surprises; have any potential purchase inspected by a BMW-specialist mechanic to verify hybrid battery health, as that's not fully captured in MOT data.

Generally reliable 6.5% above UK average
86.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
51,795
typical mileage
37,345–70,238 middle half
6.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 BMW 330e SE Pro Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 BMW 330e SE Pro Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,345
low mileage
51,795
typical
70,238
high mileage

Half of all 2022 BMW 330e SE Pro Auto vehicles fall between 37,345 and 70,238 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — BMW 330e SE Pro Auto:

2019 2020 2021