BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto (2019)
2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition has a serious reliability problem: only 30% pass their MOT first time, nearly 50 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 35 puts it in the bottom tier. On the positive side, dangerous defects are rare (0%) and average failures per vehicle sit at just 0.01, suggesting the issues are recurring but not safety-critical.
At 48,000 miles on average, these cars are running light for their age, so the low pass rate isn't down to extreme mileage—it's a pattern of the model itself. The lack of any advisories (0.0 average) is unusual and might reflect that testers are finding clear failures rather than warning signs, making this a car that swings between acceptable and broken rather than gradually degrading. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection done by an M-specialist who understands high-performance BMW electrics and turbocharged engines.
What to check before buying a 2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (70%) | 75 | 0.7% | 0.01 |
| Other (30%) | 32 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto vehicles fall between 52,699 and 52,699 miles.
2019 BMW M140i Shadow Edition Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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