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Bmw M140

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 73 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

99%

Total Tests

73

Best Year

2019 (100%)

Years Covered

2

About the Bmw M140

The Bmw M140 has been tested 73 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2017 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 99%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 33 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 2 point spread, the M140 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 2998cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,042
Per month£170/mo

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

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Bmw M140?

vs national average+17% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average+11% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Bmw M140 by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2019100%3332,998 mi
201798%4055,477 mi

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