# BMW 425 MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The BMW 425 passes its MOT first time 76% of the time, from 227 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 76%
- MOT tests analysed: 227 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2016 | Diesel | 22 (few mots) | 91% |
| 2015 | Diesel | 147 | 74% |
| 2014 | Diesel | 54 (few mots) | 78% |
| 2014 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 0% |
| 2013 | Diesel | 2 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2013 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |

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