MOT reliability
Bmw M140i
55 vehicles · 166 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Bmw M140i vehicles and 166 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M140i has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,101 miles.
55
Vehicles
166
MOT tests
6,571
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M140i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M140i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
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Other15%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Visibility5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates1%
Bmw M140i pass rate by age
How the Bmw M140i's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 26 | 85% |
| 4 | 23 | 87% |
| 5 | 25 | 92% |
| 6 | 28 | 89% |
| 7 | 21 | 81% |
| 8 | 17 | 76% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (49), Other (6)
Most common Bmw M140i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M140i MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Undertrays fitted. (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR'S (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Bmw M140i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 41 | 85% | 49,099 |
| 2018 | 9 | 49 | 90% | 43,905 |
| 2017 | 5 | 35 | 91% | 59,587 |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 | 70% | 66,504 |
Bmw M140i reliability FAQ
Across 55 Bmw M140i vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M140i MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)).
The typical Bmw M140i in our data has covered around
52,101 miles.
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