BMW 8-Series MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.2% pass rate

from 217 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 8-Series is unusually good or bad.

8.8% fail on Tyres (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Tread depth
1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Registration plates (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
0.46% fail on Brakes
- 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.46% fail on Brake pads
0.46% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim
0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.46% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.46% fail on Condition
0.46% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.46% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp

Read the Honest John Review

BMW 8 Series (2018 on)
Comparatively, quite good value for money, engines give stonking performance and refinement, infotainment system is the best in the business.