BMW M135
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 264 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
264
Model Years
2013 to 2016
Years Covered
4
About the BMW M135
The BMW M135 was MOT tested 264 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2013 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 59,910 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 58,543 miles.
Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the M135 performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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BMW M135 by Year
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Questions about the BMW M135
Is the BMW M135 reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2013 to 2016), the BMW M135 averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 264 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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