RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW 8 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,820 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,820 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of BMW 8 Series cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on seat belts and steering.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 80% of peers
+6.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
4,820 tests · fleet 85%
91%
Where the 8 Series fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on seat belts, steering, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years BMW 8 Series MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW 8 Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 8 Series holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 8 Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 8 Series in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 91%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 8 Series MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 8 Series versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other BMW models
Check a BMW 8 Series’s full history