2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 BMW 8 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,247 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,247 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.3%
    118 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.7%
    21 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  9. Flexible couplings: excessively deteriorated0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  3. Wheels1.0%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  5. Brakes0.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Lights & electrics0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Flexible couplings: excessively deteriorated3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 8 Series?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2019 BMW 8 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,247 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 BMW 8 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 BMW 8 Series reliable at MOT time?

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