MOT reliability
Bmw M240i
27 vehicles · 110 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Bmw M240i vehicles and 110 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M240i has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,775 miles.
27
Vehicles
110
MOT tests
5,625
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
13%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M240i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M240i MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension48%
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Other23%
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Visibility15%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
Bmw M240i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 20 | 90% |
| 4 | 21 | 95% |
| 5 | 19 | 89% |
| 6 | 15 | 100% |
| 7 | 15 | 87% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Other (2)
Most common Bmw M240i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M240i MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge signs of close to splitting advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw M240i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 26,991 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 24,084 |
| 2019 | 6 | 33 | 97% | 53,731 |
| 2018 | 6 | 35 | 86% | 37,790 |
| 2017 | 3 | 10 | 90% | 43,523 |
| 2016 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 98,163 |
Bmw M240i reliability FAQ
Across 27 Bmw M240i vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M240i MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw M240i in our data has covered around
48,775 miles.
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