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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 390l. Check any 390l by registration number below.

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94.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.9%

vs BMW Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 390l — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 390l has an average MOT pass rate of 94.8%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 390l is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW 390l, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 390l performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 91 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

244k mi

2008

Based on 163 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

175k mi

Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2007

Based on 186 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 10yr

210k mi

2006

Based on 193 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Mileage at 10yr

203k mi

2005

Based on 93 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

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87.3% pass rate

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87.0% pass rate

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82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

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75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 390l

BMW 390l — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 390l MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 390l?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 390l is 94.8% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 390l?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW 390l reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.8%, the BMW 390l is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 390l?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW 390l?
Typical mileage for the BMW 390l: 244,445 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 390l to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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