BMW M235I Xdrive Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,461 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the M235I Xdrive Auto tends to fail
Share of BMW M235I Xdrive Auto cars aged up to 3 years 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 visibility, brakes, lights & electrics.
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).