2021 · 3 years old at test · Plug-in hybrid mostly

2021 BMW m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,475 MOT tests in 2024. 87.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.2%
Failed or needed repairs12.8%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,475 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
    54 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    27 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.2%
  2. Lights & electrics2.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.4%

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 2021 BMW m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto?

In 2024, 87.2% of 2021 BMW m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,475 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 BMW m340D Xdrive Mhev Auto reliable at MOT time?

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