BMW I8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,079 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the I8 tends to fail
Share of BMW I8 cars aged 8 to 12 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 suspension, brakes, lights & electrics.
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).