MOT reliability
Bmw M135i
81 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 81 Bmw M135i vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M135i has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,427 miles.
81
Vehicles
123
MOT tests
5,793
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
17%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M135i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M135i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Emissions & nuisance23%
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Lamps & electrical23%
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Other14%
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Visibility6%
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Body & structure3%
Bmw M135i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (65), Other (16)
Most common Bmw M135i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M135i MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9mm and damaged (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw M135i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 25,743 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 60,675 |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 71,685 |
| 2014 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 41,249 |
| 2013 | 6 | 13 | 77% | 49,822 |
Bmw M135i reliability FAQ
Across 81 Bmw M135i vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M135i MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9mm and damaged (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Bmw M135i in our data has covered around
61,427 miles.
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