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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW M140. Check any M140 by registration number below.

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94.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.9%

vs BMW Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW M140 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW M140 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.8%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the M140 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW M140, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW M140 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 41 vehicles

97.6%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

2017

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

2.6%

0

Based on 27 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW M140

BMW M140 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW M140 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW M140?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW M140 is 94.8% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW M140?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW M140 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.8%, the BMW M140 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW M140?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW M140?
Typical mileage for the BMW M140: 44,513 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used M140 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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