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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW BMW. Check any BMW by registration number below.

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80.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.3%

vs BMW Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

BMW BMW — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW BMW has an average MOT pass rate of 80.6%, which is 9.3 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the BMW is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW BMW, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW BMW performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 31 vehicles

80.6%Good
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW BMW

BMW BMW — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW BMW MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW BMW?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW BMW is 80.6% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW BMW?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW BMW reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.6%, the BMW BMW is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW BMW?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW BMW?
Typical mileage for the BMW BMW: 97,897 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used BMW to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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