Bmw 335
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 13 years from 11,782 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
11,782
Best Year
2013 (97%)
Years Covered
13
About the Bmw 335
The Bmw 335 has been tested 11,782 times in 2026 MOT data across 13 model years (2007 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 69 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 335 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 89,803 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 41,123 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bmw 335 by Year
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