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MOT reliability

Bmw M135i xdrive auto

15,317 vehicles · 32,738 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15,317 Bmw M135i xdrive auto vehicles and 32,738 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M135i xdrive auto has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,347 miles.

15,317
Vehicles
32,738
MOT tests
7,812
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw M135i xdrive auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw M135i xdrive auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension61%
  • Brakes19%
  • Other12%
  • Visibility4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Bmw M135i xdrive auto pass rate by age

How the Bmw M135i xdrive auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16100%
21,07296%
312,18891%
49,59391%
56,68490%
62,61689%
735687%

Fuel types: Petrol (15,226), Other (91)

Most common Bmw M135i xdrive auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M135i xdrive auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,550 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,540 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1,138 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (963 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (764 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (740 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (448 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (430 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (281 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (276 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (240 times)
  12. Offside Rear Nail in tyre (224 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (214 times)
  14. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (208 times)
  15. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (198 times)

Bmw M135i xdrive auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 17 18 100% 14,643
2023 993 1,151 91% 22,296
2022 2,089 3,733 92% 26,837
2021 3,169 9,674 91% 36,547
2020 3,367 13,420 91% 40,797
2019 934 4,524 90% 44,378

Bmw M135i xdrive auto reliability FAQ

Across 15,317 Bmw M135i xdrive auto vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw M135i xdrive auto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Bmw M135i xdrive auto in our data has covered around 35,347 miles.

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