BMW M135
From 309 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear | 2 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts, drag on the ground or the connectors for braking or steering disconnected | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all M135s tested had between 44,923 and 65,882 miles on the clock.
At 60,909 median miles, the M135 has 0.011 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW M135 MOT pass rate?
The BMW M135 has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 309 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M135?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M135 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M135 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M135 is 60,909 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,923 and 65,882 miles.
Buying a used M135?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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