BMW 840I Auto
From 4,812 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older 840I Autos fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.6% vs 89.8% for 2019.
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 157 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 | 157 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 114 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 12 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 840I Autos tested had between 19,752 and 34,213 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,195 median miles, the 840I Auto has 0.042 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 840I Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 840I Auto has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 4,812 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 840I Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 840I Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 157 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 840I Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 840I Auto is 23,195 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,752 and 34,213 miles.
Buying a used 840I Auto?
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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