RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW M135I Xdrive Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·20,571 DVSA tests·2024
Across 20,571 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of BMW M135I Xdrive Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
93%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 91% of peers
+7.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
9,035 tests · fleet 89%
93%
4 to 7 years
11,536 tests · fleet 85%
93%
Where the M135I Xdrive Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on steering, suspension, lights & electrics.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW M135I Xdrive Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW M135I Xdrive Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW M135I Xdrive Auto holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 91% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW M135I Xdrive Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW M135I Xdrive Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; and 4 to 7 years, 93%. 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 M135I Xdrive Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW M135I Xdrive Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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