BMW I8 MOT pass rate
93.4% of 6,079 BMW I8 MOT tests pass.
The I8 passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW I8 passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 93.3% at 3–6 years compared with 95.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.3% | 1,310 | 20,936 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.4% | 4,682 | 45,582 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.4% | 87 | 51,796 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW I8
The most common reason the BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.4% | Too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 18.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Visibility | 14.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 6.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 3.1% | Damaged to the extent that it does not function |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | 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 I8?
- 93.4% of BMW I8 MOT tests pass, based on 6,079 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW I8?
- The most common reason the BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the BMW I8'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.