BMW 135

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 2,729 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

2,729

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (92%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 135

The BMW 135 was MOT tested 2,729 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2007 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 374 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 86%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer BMW 135s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 3 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 101,704 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 67,441 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2979cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,658

Per month£222/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the BMW 135?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average+2% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread6 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

BMW 135 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	97%	75	67,441 mi
2015	84%	38	68,779 mi
2014	88%	41	77,401 mi
2013	92%	374	70,993 mi
2012	89%	312	81,073 mi
2011	91%	423	68,454 mi
2010	86%	337	80,842 mi
2009	90%	327	85,658 mi
2008	86%	743	91,131 mi
2007	92%	59	101,704 mi

Questions about the BMW 135

Is the BMW 135 reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2007 to 2016), the BMW 135 averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 2,729 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year BMW 135 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 BMW 135 has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 86%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.