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Bmw M235i xdrive auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 5,909 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

5,909

Best Year

2022 (97%)

Years Covered

3

How reliable is the Bmw M235i xdrive auto?

vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+7% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Bmw M235i xdrive auto by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202297%12519,314 mi
202193%3,25825,094 mi
202095%2,52629,007 mi

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About the Bmw M235i xdrive auto

The Bmw M235i xdrive auto has been tested 5,909 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 125 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 4 point spread, the M235i xdrive auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 29,007 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 19,314 miles.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the M235i xdrive auto performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Bmw range.

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