Hybrid BMW 3 Series: MOT pass rate
85.2% of hybrid BMW 3 Series pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,746 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 79,365.
Hybrid against the other BMW 3 Series versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 77.6% | 240,857 |
| Petrol | 76.8% | 132,188 |
| Hybrid | 85.2% | 3,746 |
| All BMW 3 Series | 77.4% | 376,844 |
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 3 Series specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 85.2%, and this hybrid version sits 7.8 points above the 77.4% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid BMW 3 Series is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid BMW 3 Series had covered 79,365 miles at test, against 116,477 for the diesel and 97,568 for the petrol. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
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 3 Series page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW 3 Series fuel types
- Diesel BMW 3 Series - 77.6%
- Petrol BMW 3 Series - 76.8%