BMW i3 MOT Results
Registered in 201486.5% pass rate
from 1,259 tests in 2021
(42% better than other 2014 cars)
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW i3 is unusually good or bad.
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4.9% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.079% fail on Size/type
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2.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(57% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.95% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.95% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Flashing type
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0.79% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.79% fail on Headlamp
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0.79% fail on
Headlamp aim
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.079% fail on Switch
- 0.079% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.079% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.079% fail on Horn
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0.95% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Visibility
(42% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brakes
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Brake pads (75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.32% fail on Brake discs
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0.48% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Brake performance
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0.56% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.56% fail on
Rbt
- 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.56% fail on
Rbt
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0.32% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.32% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.32% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.56% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.79% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Suspension
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint
- 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.16% fail on
Springs
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Coil springs
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Coil springs
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.079% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.079% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.079% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint
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0.32% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.71% fail on
Road Wheels
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Condition
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0.40% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.079% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.079% fail on Condition
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0.32% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.32% fail on Registration plates
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0.32% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(78% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.32% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.32% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Steering
(80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.16% fail on Track rod end
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0.16% fail on
Steering linkage components
Read the Honest John Review
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BMW i3 (2013 - 2022)
Fun handling and nippy performance. Light, airy and high quality cabin with easy to use tech. Distinctive looks.