BMW i8 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.0% pass rate
from 429 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW i8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.93% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.23% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
  • 2.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plates (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility
    • 0.70% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.93% fail on Road Wheels (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Attachment (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Brakes
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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    Redefined hybrid performance. Great sound from 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. An absolute joy to drive.

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