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BMW 335 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·10,204 DVSA tests·2024
Across 10,204 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of BMW 335 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and visibility.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 59% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
7,529 tests · fleet 85%
89%
8 to 12 years
2,675 tests · fleet 73%
89%
Where the 335 fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, visibility, steering.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 335 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 335 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 335 is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 59% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 335?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 335 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 8 to 12 years, 89%. 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 335 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 335 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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