MOT reliability
Bmw 540i
39 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 39 Bmw 540i vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 540i has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 65,396 miles.
39
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
8,251
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 540i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 540i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension67%
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Other22%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Visibility11%
Bmw 540i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (37), Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 540i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 540i MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30R20 B/STONE POTENZA RE050A RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- under trays fitted (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALSO CUT TO THE CORDS - 245/35ZR20 XL CONTI SPORT CONTACT 6 SSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
Bmw 540i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 59,653 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 66,331 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 57,548 |
Bmw 540i reliability FAQ
Across 39 Bmw 540i vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 540i MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30R20 B/STONE POTENZA RE050A RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i)); under trays fitted.
The typical Bmw 540i in our data has covered around
65,396 miles.
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