BMW i3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

91.0% pass rate

from 3,232 tests in 2021

(31% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW i3 is unusually good or bad.

4.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.19% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.031% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.46% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.19% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp
- 0.031% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.031% fail on Position lamp
- 0.031% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.031% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.031% fail on Horn
1.6% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Washers
- 0.50% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.12% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.093% fail on Windscreen
0.50% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Attachment
0.46% fail on Brakes (78% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.093% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.093% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.031% fail on Rbt
      - 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.031% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.22% fail on Mechanical brake components (85% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Brake linings and pads (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Brake pads (90% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.093% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2017 cars)
0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.31% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.31% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.031% fail on Undertray
- 0.031% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.25% fail on Registration plates
0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.062% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.062% fail on Condition
0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.15% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.031% fail on Door condition
- 0.031% fail on Body
  - 0.031% fail on Other body component
0.12% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.062% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.031% fail on Ball joint
- 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.031% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover