# BMW 840D MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The BMW 840D passes its MOT first time 83% of the time, from 258 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 83%
- MOT tests analysed: 258 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | ED | 88 (few mots) | 80% |
| 2021 | ED | 160 | 85% |
| 2021 | Diesel | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2020 | ED | 9 (very few mots) | 89% |

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