BMW i3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
87.6% pass rate
from 2,004 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW i3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.100% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.40% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.050% fail on Stop lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.90% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.100% fail on Condition
  • 1.00% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.100% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.100% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.100% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.25% fail on Mechanical brake components (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake pads (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Brake discs and drums (84% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Brake discs (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.70% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 0.50% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.100% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.100% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.100% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Engine mounting (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Engine mounting condition (18 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.100% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.050% fail on Steering
    • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.050% fail on Locking devices
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