BMW M140 MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 73 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
99%
Total Tests
73
Model Years
2017 to 2019
Years Covered
2
About the BMW M140
The BMW M140 was MOT tested 73 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2017 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 99%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 55,477 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 32,998 miles.
Compared to the BMW brand average of 88%, the M140 performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the BMW range.
Estimated Running Costs
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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BMW M140 by Year
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Questions about the BMW M140
Is the BMW M140 reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2017 to 2019), the BMW M140 averages a 99% MOT pass rate, from 73 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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