BMW 340I
From 1,487 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 37 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 37 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 4 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2018 | 95.1% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2016 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 340Is tested had between 34,002 and 49,545 miles on the clock.
At 46,620 median miles, the 340I has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 340I MOT pass rate?
The BMW 340I has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,487 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 340I?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 340I is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 340I at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 340I is 46,620 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,002 and 49,545 miles.
Buying a used 340I?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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