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Bmw 840 - 2019

52.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bmw 840, model year 2019. Sample size: 380 cars, 951 tests and 495 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 380 cars

The 2019 BMW 840 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate with 52 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 106 defects per 100, marking a 51% improvement. In terms of mileage-related trends, the model has notably high defect counts in the 0-31,000 and 31,000-62,000 mile categories, but performs better as mileage increases. It stands out positively in several categories, particularly brakes and steering, where it registers defect rates of 14.93% and 0% respectively, compared to the average rates of 60.39% and 2.59%. Overall, the BMW 840 demonstrates strong reliability, particularly in brake and steering performance, making it a solid choice for drivers concerned about defects.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 380 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 76.1% better
14.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 80.4% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 91.3% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.7% better
80.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 2.9% better
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
  • A body panel or body component: likely to become detached
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.5% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 289 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 179
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 8

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2