BMW M8 MOT pass rate
97.7% of 1,601 BMW M8 MOT tests pass.
The M8 passes its MOT 97.7% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW M8 passes its MOT 97.7% 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 stays relatively stable with age: 97.6% at 0–3 years versus 97.7% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.6% | 339 | 23,079 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.7% | 1,262 | 26,465 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M8
The most common reason the BMW M8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 86.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 86.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Identification of the vehicle | 31.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.4% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.2% | Obviously defective |
| Road Wheels | 8.9% | Fixing missing |
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 M8?
- 97.7% of BMW M8 MOT tests pass, based on 1,601 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW M8?
- The most common reason the BMW M8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 86.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the BMW M8'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.