2019 BMW 8 Series · 5,315 MOT tests
2019 BMW 8 Series reliability
2019 BMW 8 Seriess fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 8 Series years (5,315 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 8 Seriess: 10.9%)
- 10.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 8 Seriess: 10.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,272
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,315
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 BMW 8 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.1%
- Wheels0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Lights and electrics0.5%
- Brakes0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.45%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.53%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.34%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.84%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.37%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.11%)
Other years
Every BMW 8 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 BMW 8 Series reliable?
2019 BMW 8 Seriess fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 8 Series years (5,315 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW 8 Series MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (3.01% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.69% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW 8 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW 8 Series shows 30,272 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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