BMW 8 Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,820 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 8 Series tends to fail
Share of BMW 8 Series cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on seat belts, steering, suspension.
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).