2022 Bmw M135I Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,638 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Bmw M135I Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 146 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 25 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 77 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 10 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.2% | 532 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 189 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 98 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,042 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 578 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 217 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | 2,420 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 M135I Auto
Before buying a 2022 Bmw M135I Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Bmw M135I Autos pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 2,638 2022 Bmw M135I Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Bmw M135I Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2022 M135I Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,638 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.