BMW MOT pass rates by model

How each BMW model compares with other cars its age

We have enough 2025 data to publish 18 BMW models. Adjusted for age, the strongest is the 530, +13 points against the average car. The last column shows how many points each model is above or below the average car of the same ages.

ModelTests in 2025Passed first timeAverage car, same agesDifference
3 Series346,55873%65%+8
118152,03879%75%+4
X1106,32482%76%+6
116100,56072%69%+3
X388,99679%73%+6
1 Series77,51678%72%+5
X576,34779%70%+10
5 Series72,23083%77%+6
52071,77077%67%+10
42061,58882%77%+5
21846,49281%77%+4
32040,29686%80%+6
12038,56772%66%+6
Z435,17778%65%+13
I326,18387%82%+5
2 Series20,94786%80%+6
53020,33076%63%+13
33020,18886%81%+4

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.