2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 BMW m235I Xdrive Auto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,164 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    60 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
    41 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.6%
  2. Lights & electrics0.9%
  3. Brakes0.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  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 cords2.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 BMW m235I Xdrive Auto?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2021 BMW m235I Xdrive Auto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,164 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 BMW m235I Xdrive Auto?

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

Is the 2021 BMW m235I Xdrive Auto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).