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Bmw 540i xdrive m sport mhev auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 145 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

145

Best Year

2021 (82%)

Years Covered

2

About the Bmw 540i xdrive m sport mhev auto

The Bmw 540i xdrive m sport mhev auto has been tested 145 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as hybrid.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 113 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 81%. With just a 1 point spread, the 540i xdrive m sport mhev auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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)
£1,592
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,192
Per month£183/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Bmw 540i xdrive m sport mhev auto?

vs national average+0% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average-6% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Bmw 540i xdrive m sport mhev auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

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