RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 840I Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,436 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,436 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of BMW 840I Auto 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 suspension.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 73% of peers
+5.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
4,436 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the 840I Auto fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on visibility, suspension, brakes.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 840I Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 840I Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 840I Auto holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 73% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 840I Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 840I Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. 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 840I Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 840I Auto versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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