BMW I3 MOT pass rate
91.0% of 40,353 BMW I3 MOT tests pass.
The I3 passes its MOT 91.0% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW I3 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 92.8% at 0–3 years to 85.9% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.8% | 4,915 | 18,872 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.0% | 19,919 | 29,771 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.0% | 14,414 | 53,838 miles |
| 10–15 years | 85.9% | 1,105 | 64,443 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW I3
The most common reason the BMW I3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 47.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 47.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.4% | Too high |
| Visibility | 16.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 7.9% | Excessively fluctuating |
| Suspension | 5.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | Badly distorted |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.4% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
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 I3?
- 91.0% of BMW I3 MOT tests pass, based on 40,353 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW I3?
- The most common reason the BMW I3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 47.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the BMW I3'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.