BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO MOT Pass Rate
96.2% of 1,261 BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO MOT tests pass.
The M235I XDRIVE AUTO passes its MOT 96.2% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO passes its MOT 96.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 97.7% at 0–3 years versus 95.8% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.7% | 262 | 25,543 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.8% | 999 | 28,414 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO
The most common reason the BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 72.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 72.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.7% | too high |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.6% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.0% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Visibility | 3.0% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | fixing loose |
| Brakes | 1.5% | worn down to wear indicator |