MOT reliability
Bmw 335i
18 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Bmw 335i vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 335i has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,125 miles.
18
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
5,895
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 335i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 335i MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes23%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Bmw 335i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15), Other (3)
Most common Bmw 335i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 335i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Bmw 335i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 66,274 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 75,922 |
| 2012 | 2 | 21 | 67% | 76,133 |
| 2010 | 2 | 18 | 89% | 98,839 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 91,442 |
| 2007 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 191,871 |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 91,354 |
Bmw 335i reliability FAQ
Across 18 Bmw 335i vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 335i MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 335i in our data has covered around
102,125 miles.
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