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
About the Bmw M235i xdrive auto
The Bmw M235i xdrive auto has been tested 5,909 times in 2026 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.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Bmw M235i xdrive auto?
Bmw M235i xdrive auto by Year
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