BMW MOT Check
Check MOT history for any BMW by registration number, or explore MOT pass rates and common failures across 21 BMW models.
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84.1%
Avg Pass Rate
21
Models
360
Data Sets
Good
Reliability
About BMW MOT Reliability
BMW has 21 models in the UK MOT testing database, with an overall average pass rate of 84.1%. This places BMW among the more reliable manufacturers on UK roads, with the majority of models achieving above-average MOT pass rates.
The most reliable BMW models by MOT pass rate are M2 (91.8%), M5 (91.1%), and M4 (90.9%). If you are looking for a used BMW with the best chance of a clean MOT, these models are worth considering.
Before buying any used BMW, we recommend checking the full MOT history by registration number. This will show you every test result, advisory, and failure since 2005 — giving you a clear picture of how the vehicle has been maintained. You can also check for write-off history, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies.
BMW Models — MOT Pass Rates
Select a model to view detailed MOT reliability data, common failures, and mileage statistics.
M2
0–2020
M5
0–2021
M4
0–2020
X2
0–2022
I3
0–2022
M3
0–2018
8 Series
0–2021
X4
0–2021
X7
0–2021
4 Series
0–2019
X6
0–2019
6 Series
0–2020
7 Series
0–2022
Z4
0–2022
2 Series
0–2021
X1
0–2022
1 Series
0–2024
5 Series
0–2023
X5
0–2021
3 Series
0–2021
X3
0–2021
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