BMW
M340i Xdrive Auto
5,033 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where M340i Xdrive Autos pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 14.2 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
91.7%
Pass-after-fix
0.9%
Fail
7.0%
Avg miles
34,746
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Petrol cars first registered from January 2006 meet Euro 4 — compliant in London ULEZ, Birmingham CAZ, Bristol CAZ, and Glasgow LEZ.
The picture
M340i Xdrive Auto: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 2,102 MOT tests, the M340i Xdrive Auto returns 87.8% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. A seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 25,813, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 26–44
Above average — worth comparing quotes before buying. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
26–44
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
96 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
65 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 03
A tyre cords visible or damaged
43 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 04
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
41 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 05
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
27 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 06
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
26 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber
17 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 08
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
17 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
- 09
A tyre seriously damaged
12 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
- 10
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
11 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this M340i Xdrive Auto's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping an M340i Xdrive Auto?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own an M340i Xdrive Auto and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.