2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW m135I MOT pass rate and common faults

907 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 907 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  4. Brakes0.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW m135I?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2019 BMW m135I cars passed their MOT first time, across 907 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW m135I?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW m135I reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).