BMW i3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016

89.8% pass rate

from 2,170 tests in 2021

(37% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW i3 is unusually good or bad.

4.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
1.9% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.60% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.092% fail on Windscreen
1.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.37% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.37% fail on Headlamp
- 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.28% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.046% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.046% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.046% fail on Electrical wiring
0.78% fail on Road Wheels (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
0.46% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.046% fail on Mounting
- 0.092% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.092% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.046% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bar
0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.092% fail on Condition
  - 0.046% fail on Requirements
0.32% fail on Brakes (88% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.18% fail on Rbt
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.046% fail on Rbt
      - 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.14% fail on Mechanical brake components (93% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.092% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.092% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.046% fail on Brake pads
0.28% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.046% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.046% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.046% fail on Doors
  - 0.046% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.046% fail on Door condition
- 0.046% fail on Seats
  - 0.046% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.046% fail on Undertray
0.046% fail on Steering
- 0.046% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.046% fail on Operation