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BMW MOT reliability
First-time MOT pass rates for 287 BMW models. The BMW 128TI does best, passing first time 92% of the time.
| Model | First-time pass rate | MOTs analysed | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
73% | 346,651 | 1972–2024 | |
79% | 152,078 | 1988–2025 | |
82% | 112,493 | 2001–2024 | |
81% | 108,577 | 1998–2024 | |
72% | 100,579 | 1996–2025 | |
80% | 92,840 | 2000–2025 | |
78% | 77,589 | 1981–2025 | |
83% | 72,242 | 1980–2023 | |
77% | 71,788 | 1977–2023 | |
82% | 61,591 | 2013–2023 | |
81% | 46,504 | 2014–2024 | |
86% | 40,336 | 1982–2025 | |
71% | 38,572 | 2004–2025 | |
78% | 35,180 | 1999–2023 | |
87% | 26,186 | 2013–2022 | |
87% | 23,979 | 1984–2025 | |
88% | 23,752 | 2015–2024 | |
85% | 21,365 | 2009–2025 | |
86% | 21,329 | 2017–2025 | |
86% | 20,951 | 2013–2024 | |
76% | 20,339 | 1988–2022 | |
86% | 20,196 | 1988–2024 | |
85% | 18,795 | 2004–2025 | |
88% | 16,908 | 2014–2023 | |
83% | 16,010 | 2007–2023 | |
80% | 14,924 | 2013–2023 | |
83% | 12,803 | 2013–2022 | |
83% | 12,561 | 2013–2025 | |
71% | 11,790 | 1980–2022 | |
70% | 11,196 | 1996–2022 | |
90% | 10,140 | 2013–2024 | |
81% | 9,613 | 2005–2019 | |
85% | 9,598 | 2021–2024 | |
72% | 9,532 | 1976–2023 | |
87% | 9,084 | 2006–2024 | |
83% | 8,817 | 1985–2025 | |
83% | 8,588 | 1987–2021 | |
89% | 8,420 | 2005–2024 | |
81% | 7,706 | 1985–2025 | |
89% | 7,642 | 2014–2024 | |
89% | 7,011 | 2014–2024 | |
84% | 6,960 | 2021–2025 | |
89% | 6,465 | 2015–2024 | |
86% | 5,734 | 2021–2024 | |
84% | 4,985 | 1983–2021 | |
86% | 4,821 | 2006–2025 | |
88% | 4,738 | 2016–2022 | |
76% | 4,613 | 2014–2020 | |
79% | 4,352 | 2007–2019 | |
86% | 4,329 | 2007–2024 | |
88% | 4,103 | 1985–2024 | |
86% | 3,994 | 2019–2023 | |
86% | 3,970 | 2016–2023 | |
89% | 3,739 | 1984–2022 | |
69% | 3,216 | 2010–2015 | |
86% | 3,164 | 2018–2022 | |
86% | 3,023 | 1992–2025 | |
68% | 2,928 | 2007–2013 | |
82% | 2,819 | 2013–2018 | |
92% | 2,767 | 2020–2024 | |
87% | 2,759 | 2014–2023 | |
87% | 2,734 | 2014–2023 | |
72% | 2,642 | 2004–2021 | |
86% | 2,624 | 2019–2025 | |
84% | 2,477 | 2014–2022 | |
85% | 2,197 | 2001–2023 | |
79% | 2,173 | 1983–2017 | |
90% | 2,142 | 2014–2020 | |
69% | 2,115 | 1996–2022 | |
88% | 2,043 | 2003–2022 | |
77% | 1,840 | 1980–2023 | |
78% | 1,778 | 1979–2012 | |
85% | 1,718 | 1991–2023 | |
84% | 1,628 | 1986–2023 | |
71% | 1,469 | 2000–2012 | |
89% | 1,430 | 2017–2025 | |
89% | 1,403 | 2020–2023 | |
88% | 1,264 | 1985–2018 | |
88% | 1,226 | 2012–2025 | |
81% | 1,217 | 2013–2022 | |
89% | 1,178 | 2000–2023 | |
76% | 1,153 | 2005–2018 | |
86% | 1,140 | 2012–2023 | |
82% | 1,119 | 2007–2023 | |
85% | 977 | 2016–2021 | |
81% | 970 | 2014–2018 | |
90% | 936 | 2016–2022 | |
76% | 834 | 2002–2022 | |
76% | 791 | 1972–2023 | |
85% | 785 | 2008–2022 | |
82% | 708 | 1988–2022 | |
78% | 667 | 1993–2022 | |
70% | 659 | 1980–2002 | |
91% | 646 | 2017–2022 | |
75% | 631 | 1993–2021 | |
91% | 570 | 2019–2023 | |
82% | 551 | 2014–2017 | |
87% | 550 | 2019–2023 | |
92% | 507 | 2009–2023 | |
75% | 409 | 1985–2017 | |
74% | 397 | 1982–2007 | |
94% | 392 | 2022–2024 | |
81% | 290 | 2020–2023 | |
97% | 290 | 2022–2025 | |
83% | 258 | 2020–2022 | |
74% | 253 | 1997–2018 | |
76% | 227 | 2013–2016 | |
91% | 222 | 2022–2023 | |
73% | 205 | 1998–2021 | |
81% | 199 | 2000–2024 | |
70% | 196 | 1985–2024 | |
88% | 195 | 2017–2023 | |
80% | 188 | 2001–2022 | |
96% | 170 | 2023–2025 | |
92% | 156 | 2020–2022 | |
84% | 154 | 1990–2021 | |
84% | 148 | 2008–2022 | |
95% | 141 | 2023–2025 | |
95% | 135 | 2022–2024 | |
76% | 132 | 1972–2017 | |
71% | 120 | 1995–2017 | |
BMW Z1 Few MOTs | 91% | 96 | 1988–1998 |
BMW 2002 Few MOTs | 86% | 86 | 1969–2014 |
BMW 230E Few MOTs | 95% | 76 | 2022–2023 |
BMW Z8 Few MOTs | 93% | 74 | 2000–2004 |
BMW 740LD Few MOTs | 90% | 58 | 2020–2022 |
BMW 116I Few MOTs | 83% | 53 | 2010–2015 |
BMW 323 Few MOTs | 79% | 47 | 1981–2015 |
BMW 730LD Few MOTs | 87% | 47 | 2020–2022 |
BMW 1 Few MOTs | 66% | 44 | 2005–2012 |
BMW M140 Few MOTs | 100% | 42 | 2016–2019 |
BMW M1 Few MOTs | 91% | 33 | 1980–2019 |
BMW M Few MOTs | 69% | 32 | 1998–2018 |
BMW Active Few MOTs | 83% | 29 | 2012–2014 |
BMW MINI Few MOTs | 55% | 29 | 2002–2022 |
BMW BMW Few MOTs | 63% | 27 | 2000–2020 |
BMW 118I Few MOTs | 92% | 26 | 2013–2021 |
BMW C1 Few MOTs | 88% | 25 | 1997–1998 |
BMW M140I Few MOTs | 84% | 25 | 2016–2019 |
BMW M760E Few MOTs | 95% | 22 | 2023–2025 |
BMW 335I Few MOTs | 90% | 20 | 2006–2016 |
BMW 5 Very few MOTs | 79% | 19 | 1998–2012 |
BMW Coupe Very few MOTs | 78% | 18 | 1975–2011 |
BMW 2000 Very few MOTs | 94% | 17 | 1967–2009 |
BMW 628 Very few MOTs | 93% | 15 | 1981–1986 |
BMW 30 Very few MOTs | 93% | 14 | 1972–2002 |
BMW 120I Very few MOTs | 92% | 12 | 2012–2018 |
BMW 3000 Very few MOTs | 100% | 12 | 1972–2011 |
BMW 325I Very few MOTs | 73% | 11 | 1988–2010 |
BMW 118D Very few MOTs | 100% | 10 | 2010–2021 |
BMW 140 Very few MOTs | 90% | 10 | 2017–2019 |
BMW 523I Very few MOTs | 100% | 10 | 2012–2015 |
BMW XM Very few MOTs | 100% | 10 | 2023–2025 |
BMW SE Very few MOTs | 33% | 9 | 2002–2012 |
BMW 116D Very few MOTs | 50% | 8 | 2010–2020 |
BMW 135I Very few MOTs | 88% | 8 | 2009–2021 |
BMW 1600 Very few MOTs | 63% | 8 | 1971–1993 |
BMW 1M Very few MOTs | 100% | 8 | 2011–2011 |
BMW GT Very few MOTs | 100% | 8 | 2011–2015 |
BMW Sport Very few MOTs | 57% | 7 | 2011–2012 |
BMW Xdrive Very few MOTs | 57% | 7 | 2009–2020 |
BMW 2500 Very few MOTs | 83% | 6 | 1971–2014 |
BMW 33 Very few MOTs | 67% | 6 | 1975–2021 |
BMW 435D Very few MOTs | 50% | 6 | 2014–2020 |
BMW 535I Very few MOTs | 83% | 6 | 1987–2012 |
BMW Convertable Very few MOTs | 67% | 6 | 2002–2011 |
BMW Saloon Very few MOTs | 50% | 6 | 1991–2010 |
BMW 128I Very few MOTs | 100% | 5 | 2011–2022 |
BMW 335D Very few MOTs | 100% | 5 | 2015–2017 |
BMW 740I Very few MOTs | 100% | 5 | 2012–2018 |
BMW Car Very few MOTs | 100% | 5 | 2006–2011 |
BMW X Very few MOTs | 100% | 5 | 2008–2022 |
BMW 1502 Very few MOTs | 100% | 4 | 1976–1977 |
BMW 1602 Very few MOTs | 75% | 4 | 1971–1974 |
BMW 530I Very few MOTs | 75% | 4 | 2005–2019 |
BMW 640I Very few MOTs | 100% | 4 | 2011–2018 |
BMW 732 Very few MOTs | 75% | 4 | 1986–1988 |
BMW 740LI Very few MOTs | 100% | 4 | 2015–2021 |
BMW B Very few MOTs | 50% | 4 | 2006–2013 |
BMW Tribute Very few MOTs | 75% | 4 | 1998–2002 |
BMW 218IA Very few MOTs | 33% | 3 | 2016–2019 |
BMW 230 Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2018–2019 |
BMW 240I Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2017–2018 |
BMW 328I Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2013–2014 |
BMW 340 Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2018–2021 |
BMW 435I Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2015–2015 |
BMW 620 Very few MOTs | 67% | 3 | 2018–2019 |
BMW 630I Very few MOTs | 67% | 3 | 2006–2018 |
BMW 650I Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2007–2014 |
BMW 7 Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 2006–2010 |
BMW California Very few MOTs | 33% | 3 | 1997–1997 |
BMW Convertible Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 1986–2008 |
BMW Csi Very few MOTs | 100% | 3 | 1973–1973 |
BMW F750 Very few MOTs | 67% | 3 | 2009–2017 |
BMW 130I Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2009–2009 |
BMW 140I Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2019–2019 |
BMW 16SE Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2008–2008 |
BMW 218A Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2014–2015 |
BMW 220IA Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2015–2018 |
BMW 235I Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2014–2020 |
BMW 240 Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2018–2019 |
BMW 2800 Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 1971–1971 |
BMW 320CI Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2003–2004 |
BMW 325CI Very few MOTs | 0% | 2 | 2000–2004 |
BMW 4 Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2002–2004 |
BMW 525D Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2004–2011 |
BMW 535D Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2008–2009 |
BMW 700 Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 1964–2018 |
BMW Cooper Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2003–2011 |
BMW Estate Very few MOTs | 0% | 2 | 2004–2011 |
BMW Exclusive Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2011–2012 |
BMW F Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2012–2017 |
BMW Hartge Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 1988–1989 |
BMW R Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2003–2011 |
BMW S Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2006–2012 |
BMW Touring Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 2003–2009 |
BMW XD3 Very few MOTs | 100% | 2 | 2016–2019 |
BMW Z Very few MOTs | 50% | 2 | 1992–1999 |
BMW 123D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2011–2011 |
BMW 13S Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2020–2020 |
BMW 160I Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2012–2012 |
BMW 1800 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2004–2004 |
BMW 1X Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2022–2022 |
BMW 20D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2011–2011 |
BMW 225D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2017–2017 |
BMW 235 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2021–2021 |
BMW 320GT Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2014–2014 |
BMW 320IA Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2018–2018 |
BMW 328CI Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2000–2000 |
BMW 32OI Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2014–2014 |
BMW 331I Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2019–2019 |
BMW 44 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2005–2005 |
BMW 4X4 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2005–2005 |
BMW 503 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2003–2003 |
BMW 523D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2012–2012 |
BMW 525I Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2008–2008 |
BMW 528I Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2011–2011 |
BMW 550E Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2024–2024 |
BMW 5K Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2013–2013 |
BMW 6 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2010–2010 |
BMW 633 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1977–1977 |
BMW 635D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2010–2010 |
BMW 725D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2019–2019 |
BMW 733 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1979–1979 |
BMW 740E Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2018–2018 |
BMW 740IMSPORT Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2017–2017 |
BMW 745LE Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2019–2019 |
BMW 750LI Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2007–2007 |
BMW 760LI Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2019–2019 |
BMW Alphina Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2009–2009 |
BMW Aplina Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2002–2002 |
BMW B3 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2012–2012 |
BMW Bi Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1992–1992 |
BMW Biturbo Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2008–2008 |
BMW Black Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2012–2012 |
BMW D Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2009–2009 |
BMW Diesel Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2008–2008 |
BMW E34 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1993–1993 |
BMW Efficient Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2011–2011 |
BMW Electric Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2017–2017 |
BMW Est Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2002–2002 |
BMW F20 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2017–2017 |
BMW F25X3 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2010–2010 |
BMW F82 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2018–2018 |
BMW G Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2018–2018 |
BMW Harland Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1999–1999 |
BMW I20 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2022–2022 |
BMW II6I Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2014–2014 |
BMW Isetta Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1999–1999 |
BMW iX2 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2024–2024 |
BMW K Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1999–1999 |
BMW Kobra Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1999–1999 |
BMW Le Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1999–1999 |
BMW Msport Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2007–2007 |
BMW One Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2010–2010 |
BMW Performance Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2012–2012 |
BMW Port Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2012–2012 |
BMW R1100 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1996–1996 |
BMW R1150 Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2007–2007 |
BMW R1200R Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2008–2008 |
BMW Sallon Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2002–2002 |
BMW SERIES1M Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2011–2011 |
BMW T30 Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2006–2006 |
BMW Tricycle Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 1994–1994 |
BMW Trike Very few MOTs | 100% | 1 | 2000–2000 |
BMW Ukll Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2016–2016 |
BMW XDRIVE30D Very few MOTs | 0% | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Models marked “Few MOTs” or “Very few MOTs” have only a small number of tests behind them. With so few cars, one more pass or fail can move the pass rate a long way, so compare them with care.
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