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BMW 435 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·29,460 DVSA tests·2024
Across 29,460 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of BMW 435 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and steering.
87%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 85% of peers
+14 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
9,805 tests · fleet 85%
89%
8 to 12 years
19,655 tests · fleet 73%
87%
Where the 435 fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on seat belts, steering, body & structure.
Share of 8 to 12 years BMW 435 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 435 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 435 holds up well for its age: 87% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 85% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 435?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 435 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 8 to 12 years, 87%. 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 435 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 435 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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