Hybrid BMW 225: MOT pass rate
86.7% of hybrid BMW 225s pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,298 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 64,594.
Hybrid against the other BMW 225 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 86.7% | 1,298 |
| Diesel | 83.4% | 823 |
| Petrol | 90% | 399 |
| All BMW 225 | 86.2% | 2,522 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the BMW 225 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 90%, and this hybrid version sits 0.5 points above the 86.2% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid BMW 225 had covered 64,594 miles at test, against 67,706 for the diesel and 48,256 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW 225 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW 225 fuel types
- Diesel BMW 225 - 83.4%
- Petrol BMW 225 - 90%