BMW i8 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
90.0% pass rate
from 488 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 i8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.82% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Washers
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Brakes (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.20% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.20% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake pads
  • 0.41% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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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