Originally Posted by noglider

I think you got unlucky. I expect your new one will last longer. But not super unlucky in an unjustified way.

Another way to look at it is that you got lucky. Lucky it wasn't the cranks or pedals that were loose, because by the time they make those noises, they're probably damaged.

While cartridge BBs don't last as long as the older style, you don't have to service them until they fail, and once you have to replace them, it's an easy job, requiring less skill.