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BMW 435d MOT failure rate

What a BMW 435d fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

About 7.9% of BMW 435ds fail their MOT, most often on tyres, other. Confirm any part against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

What it fails on, and why

Tyres5.5% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

Other1.6% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All BMW models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestBMW 3 Series MOT failures24.9% failure rateBMW 118 Series MOT failures18.5% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain