BMW 440
From 10,087 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 296 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 | 296 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 169 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 85 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 36 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 34 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 33 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 31 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 24 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2017 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
1 earlier years
| 2016 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 440s tested had between 28,798 and 50,998 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,402 median miles, the 440 has 0.025 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 440 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 440 has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 10,087 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 440?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 440 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 296 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 440 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 440 is 36,402 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,798 and 50,998 miles.
Buying a used 440?
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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