2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 BMW i8 MOT pass rate and common faults

243 MOT tests in 2024. 93.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time93.0%
Failed or needed repairs7.0%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 243 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.2%
  4. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen0.8%
  5. Brake pads: incorrectly mounted0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres2.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.2%
  4. Lights & electrics0.8%
  5. Brakes0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 BMW i8?

In 2024, 93.0% of 2019 BMW i8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 243 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW i8?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW i8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).