BMW 130 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,462 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,462 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 79% of BMW 130 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 130 tends to fail
Share of BMW 130 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, steering, identification.
Common questions
Is the BMW 130 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 130 holds up well for its age: 79% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 83% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 130?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 130 in 2024: 13 years and older, 79%. 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 130 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 130 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).