2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 BMW m440I Xdrive Mhev Auto MOT pass rate and common faults

210 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 210 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  4. Washers: not working1.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Size/type: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2020 BMW m440I Xdrive Mhev Auto?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2020 BMW m440I Xdrive Mhev Auto cars passed their MOT first time, across 210 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 BMW m440I Xdrive Mhev Auto?

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; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 BMW m440I Xdrive Mhev Auto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).