2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 BMW i8 MOT pass rate and common faults

424 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 424 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    38 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  4. Side repeaters: not working0.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Brakes1.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2016 BMW i8?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2016 BMW i8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 424 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 BMW i8?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 BMW i8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).