BMW M135I XDRIVE AUTO MOT Pass Rate
93.4% of 4,732 BMW M135I XDRIVE AUTO MOT tests pass.
The M135I XDRIVE AUTO passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW M135I XDRIVE AUTO passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.6% at 0–3 years versus 93.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.6% | 811 | 22,792 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.2% | 3,921 | 32,653 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M135I XDRIVE AUTO
The most common reason the BMW M135I XDRIVE AUTO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 73.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 73.1% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 10.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.6% | not working |
| Visibility | 7.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Suspension | 2.7% | fractured or broken |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |
| Steering | 1.2% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |