BMW 135 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,671 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 135 tends to fail
Share of BMW 135 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 steering, body & structure, suspension.
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).