RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW I8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,079 DVSA tests·2024
Across 6,079 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of BMW I8 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and brakes.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 90% of peers
+16.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
2,488 tests · fleet 85%
92%
8 to 12 years
3,591 tests · fleet 73%
90%
Where the I8 fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on suspension, brakes, lights & electrics.
Share of 8 to 12 years BMW I8 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW I8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW I8 holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 90% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW I8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW I8 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 92%; and 8 to 12 years, 90%. 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 I8 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW I8 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 I8’s full history