2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 BMW i8 MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working3.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high and too far to the right.1.0%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  10. Brake pads: incorrectly mounted0.5%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.7%
  2. Tyres7.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: side repeaters: not working. 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 2014 BMW i8?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2014 BMW i8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 BMW i8?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 BMW i8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).