MOT reliability
Bmw 235i
3 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Bmw 235i vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 235i has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,242 miles.
3
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
4,568
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 235i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 235i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Other17%
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Brakes17%
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Visibility17%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
Bmw 235i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Bmw 235i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 235i MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside front road wheel repaired by welding recommend replacement (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw 235i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 40,877 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 62,973 |
Bmw 235i reliability FAQ
Across 3 Bmw 235i vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 235i MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Bmw 235i in our data has covered around
48,242 miles.
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