MOT reliability
Bmw 240i
4 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Bmw 240i vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 240i has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,304 miles.
4
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
7,167
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 240i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 240i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension60%
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Visibility13%
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Other7%
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Identification & plates7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes7%
Bmw 240i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Bmw 240i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 240i MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/30/19 91y michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover (1.1.6 (d)) (1 times)
Bmw 240i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 24,719 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 36,223 |
| 2017 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 64,051 |
Bmw 240i reliability FAQ
Across 4 Bmw 240i vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 240i MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas.
The typical Bmw 240i in our data has covered around
40,304 miles.
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