BMW 340I reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,487 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,487 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of BMW 340I cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on visibility and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 340I tends to fail
Share of BMW 340I cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on visibility, brakes, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the BMW 340I reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 340I holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 340I?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 340I in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 340I MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 340I versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).