BMW M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto
From 4,910 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer M340I Xdrive Mhev Autos fare better: 2022 models pass at 96.9% vs 91.7% for 2021.
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 202 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 | 202 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 29 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 20 |
| 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 | 13 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2021 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 97.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade defective |
Typical mileage
Half of all M340I Xdrive Mhev Autos tested had between 16,747 and 27,846 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,453 median miles, the M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto has 0.035 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 M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 4,910 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 202 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M340I Xdrive Mhev Auto is 22,453 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,747 and 27,846 miles.
Buying a used M340I Xdrive Mhev 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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