BMW i8 MOT Results

Registered in 2015

87.6% pass rate

from 678 tests in 2021

(32% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW i8 is unusually good or bad.

6.3% fail on Tyres
- 5.2% fail on Tread depth (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition
1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.44% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.44% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
1.3% fail on Visibility (66% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Washers
- 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.15% fail on Windscreen
1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.74% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.59% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.15% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
0.74% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.29% fail on Condition
0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.59% fail on Transmission
  - 0.44% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.44% fail on Joints
  - 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.15% fail on Joints
0.44% fail on Brakes (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.15% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.15% fail on Brake pads
- 0.15% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
0.29% fail on Suspension (91% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
0.15% fail on Steering
- 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.15% fail on Steering arm