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MOT reliability

Bmw 335 i

4 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Bmw 335 i vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 335 i has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,577 miles.

4
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
7,302
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 335 i problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 335 i MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension68%
  • Other18%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Brakes5%

Bmw 335 i pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
121100%
133100%
143100%
154100%
16367%
17250%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Bmw 335 i MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 335 i MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  9. Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components. (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 2554017 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Bmw 335 i pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 1 100% 78,481
2010 1 4 100% 87,339
2009 2 11 82% 86,245

Bmw 335 i reliability FAQ

Across 4 Bmw 335 i vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 335 i MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .

The typical Bmw 335 i in our data has covered around 84,577 miles.

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