RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW M235I Xdrive Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,461 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,461 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of BMW M235I Xdrive Auto cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on visibility and brakes.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 76% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
3,091 tests · fleet 89%
93%
4 to 7 years
2,370 tests · fleet 85%
94%
Where the M235I Xdrive Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on visibility, brakes, lights & electrics.
Share of up to 3 years BMW M235I Xdrive Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW M235I Xdrive Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW M235I Xdrive Auto is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 76% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW M235I Xdrive Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW M235I Xdrive Auto in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; and 4 to 7 years, 94%. 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 M235I Xdrive Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW M235I 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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