2019 BMW i3 · 11,939 MOT tests
2019 BMW i3 reliability
2019 BMW i3s fail 9.9% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 i3 years (11,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW i3s: 11.7%)
- 9.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW i3s: 11.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 26,297
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,939
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- 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 i3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Suspension0.6%
- Wheels0.3%
- Brakes0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.62%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.41%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.69%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.36%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.19%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (1.71%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.42%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.38%)
Is a 2019 BMW i3 reliable?
2019 BMW i3s fail 9.9% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 i3 years (11,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 BMW i3 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.62% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.41% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 BMW i3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 BMW i3 shows 26,297 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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