2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 BMW m340I MOT pass rate and common faults

543 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 543 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
    32 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    27 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.4%
  2. Suspension1.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW m340I?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2019 BMW m340I cars passed their MOT first time, across 543 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW m340I?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW m340I reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).