BMW Used Car Reliability & Models
Compare MOT pass rates, common failure patterns, and Motor Verdict scores across BMW used car models in the UK.
Models Indexed
3
Avg MOT Pass Rate
80.5%
Avg Verdict Score
79/100
Tests Analyzed
2,056,000
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Compact Executive
BMW 3 Series
78/100
Better than AverageMOT Pass Rate: 80%
Best Years: 2017–2021
Total Tests: 890,000
Problem Years: 2012–2014
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Premium Hatchback
BMW 1 Series
77/100
Better than AverageMOT Pass Rate: 79.2%
Best Years: 2017–2021
Total Tests: 654,000
Problem Years: 2011–2014
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Executive Saloon
BMW 5 Series
83/100
Low RiskMOT Pass Rate: 82.4%
Best Years: 2018–2022
Total Tests: 512,000
Problem Years: 2011–2013
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Disclaimer: Statistical insights, reliability ratings, and problem summaries across manufacturer models are aggregated with the assistance of AI models and historical test trends. Individual vehicle condition varies and aggregated estimates could contain inaccuracies. This guide is for informational research only.