BMW 840I AUTO MOT Pass Rate
92.4% of 1,074 BMW 840I AUTO MOT tests pass.
The 840I AUTO passes its MOT 92.4% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 84.8%.
The BMW 840I AUTO passes its MOT 92.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.3% | 1,071 | 35,040 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 840I AUTO
The most common reason the BMW 840I AUTO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 62.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 62.0% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Road Wheels | 12.0% | badly distorted |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.9% | too high |
| Brakes | 7.6% | excessively damaged |
| Suspension | 4.3% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% | excessively deteriorated |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.2% | carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
| Visibility | 1.1% | provides insufficient washer liquid |