BMW M135I Xdrive Auto
From 20,852 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer M135I Xdrive Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 98.3% vs 92.2% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 499 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 | 499 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 268 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 124 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 87 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 49 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 37 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 29 |
| audible warning inoperative | 28 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 25 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 98.3% | a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 92.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all M135I Xdrive Autos tested had between 16,128 and 31,731 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,617 median miles, the M135I Xdrive Auto has 0.026 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 M135I Xdrive Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M135I Xdrive Auto has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 20,852 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M135I Xdrive Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M135I Xdrive Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 499 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M135I Xdrive Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M135I Xdrive Auto is 24,617 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,128 and 31,731 miles.
Buying a used M135I Xdrive Auto?
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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