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BMW 128TI Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,052 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,052 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of BMW 128TI Auto cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and visibility.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 80% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
3,052 tests · fleet 89%
93%
Where the 128TI Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on body & structure, visibility, brakes.
Share of up to 3 years BMW 128TI Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 128TI Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 128TI Auto is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 128TI Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 128TI Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 128TI Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 128TI Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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