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BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 145 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

145

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

2

About the BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto

The BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto was MOT tested 145 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 40,663 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 25,958 miles.

Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable BMW models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 2998cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,563
Per month£214/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)
vs BMW brand average-6% (88% avg)

BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202182%11325,958 mi
202081%3240,663 mi

Questions about the BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto

Is the BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the BMW 540I Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 145 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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