2020 · 4 years old at test · Plug-in hybrid mostly

2020 BMW m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto MOT pass rate and common faults

256 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 256 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.5%
  2. Lights & electrics2.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%

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 m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2020 BMW m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto cars passed their MOT first time, across 256 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 BMW m340D 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 ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 BMW m340D 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).