BMW 8 SERIES MOT pass rate
91.0% of 16,823 BMW 8 SERIES MOT tests pass.
The 8 SERIES passes its MOT 91.0% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW 8 SERIES passes its MOT 91.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 89.6% at 0–3 years to 85.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.6% | 2,799 | 25,422 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.5% | 11,552 | 32,666 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.4% | 58 | 48,363 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 85.1% | 2,414 | 106,246 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 8 SERIES
The most common reason the BMW 8 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 57.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 57.0% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.3% | Too high |
| Suspension | 15.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 11.7% | Warning lamp indicates an abs fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 8.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 4.7% | Fractured |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 8 SERIES?
- 91.0% of BMW 8 SERIES MOT tests pass, based on 16,823 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW 8 SERIES?
- The most common reason the BMW 8 SERIES fails its MOT is tyres — present in 57.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the BMW 8 SERIES's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.