MOT reliability
Bmw 335d
4 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw 335d vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 335d has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,924 miles.
4
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
10,308
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 335d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 335d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension75%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Other12%
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Visibility6%
Bmw 335d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Bmw 335d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 335d MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- rattle coming from above under engine cover (1 times)
- underbody covers (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm+ (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges & cut in tread, 3mm+ (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cut in tread & worn outer edges slightly (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Bmw 335d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 76,135 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 98,243 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 119,804 |
Bmw 335d reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw 335d vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 335d MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 335d in our data has covered around
118,924 miles.
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