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BMW 135 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,671 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,671 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 83% of BMW 135 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 steering and body & structure.
83%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 90% of peers
+22.4 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,671 tests · fleet 61%
83%
Where the 135 fails
Suspension98
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on steering, body & structure, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older BMW 135 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 135 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 135 holds up well for its age: 83% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 90% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 135?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 135 in 2024: 13 years and older, 83%. 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 135 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 135 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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