BMW i8 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
85.3% pass rate
from 204 tests in 2021
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 i8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 5.9% fail on Tread depth (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plates (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.49% fail on Washers
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.49% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.98% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.98% fail on Transmission
      • 0.98% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.98% fail on Joints
  • 0.49% fail on Brakes
    • 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.49% fail on Brake pads
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Condition
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  • BMW i8 (2014 - 2020)
    Redefines hybrid performance. Great sound from little 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. Mighty through corners with effortlessly smooth acceleration. An absolute joy to drive.

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