BMW 335 MOT Pass Rate
90.3% of 2,751 BMW 335 MOT tests pass.
The 335 passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 335 passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.8% at 3–6 years to 79.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.8% | 48 | 56,616 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.6% | 2,530 | 71,287 miles |
| 10–15 years | 90.5% | 95 | 82,667 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.2% | 77 | 82,814 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 335
The most common reason the BMW 335 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 51.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 51.4% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.1% | not working |
| Suspension | 18.6% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 15.8% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 9.1% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 4.1% | fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.1% | missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 0.9% | ball joint has excessive play |