MOT reliability
Bmw M 135 i
2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw M 135 i vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M 135 i has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,084 miles.
2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
7,909
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M 135 i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M 135 i MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Other18%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Visibility5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Bmw M 135 i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw M 135 i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M 135 i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on N/S & O/S rear (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- O/s/r outer pad wearing low. (1 times)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw M 135 i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 79,793 |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 104,375 |
Bmw M 135 i reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw M 135 i vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M 135 i MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw M 135 i in our data has covered around
92,084 miles.
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