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BMW M140I (2019)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 30 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests (2024)

30

Avg Mileage

35,286 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,037

Is the 2019 BMW M140I reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the BMW brand average of 88%.

At 5 years old, 100% of BMW M140Is from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 30 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 35,286 miles.

How does the 2019 BMW M140I compare?

Rank among all 2019 cars48th out of 1,419(top 3%)
Rank among all BMW models50th out of 1,564(top 3%)
vs national average+18% (82% avg)
vs 2019 cars average+10% (90% avg)
vs BMW average+12% (88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2019 BMW M140I has 35,286 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2019 BMW M140I cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 2998cc)
£1,592
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,037
Per month£170/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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About the 2019 BMW M140I

The 2019 BMW M140I is a premium performance with a 2998cc petrol engine. 30 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 3% of all 2019 cars for reliability.

With an average of 35,286 miles at 5 years old, BMW M140I owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2019 BMW M140I Fuel Costs

The 2998cc petrol engine is on the larger side, so fuel won't be this car's strong point. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2019 BMW M140I?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,037 170/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2019 BMW M140I

At 5 years old, the BMW M140I offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 30 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2019 BMW M140I

The BMW M140I is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol premium performances from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: