2015 BMW i8 · 2,744 MOT tests
2015 BMW i8 reliability
2015 BMW i8s fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 i8 years (2,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW i8s: 9.6%)
- 10.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW i8s: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 41,046
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,744
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (692% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW i8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Number plates and VIN1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Brakes0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.98%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.66%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.66%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.4%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.38%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.31%)
Other years
Every BMW i8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW i8 reliable?
2015 BMW i8s fail 10.2% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 i8 years (2,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW i8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.97% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (0.98% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW i8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW i8 shows 41,046 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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