2016 BMW i8 · 1,982 MOT tests
2016 BMW i8 reliability
2016 BMW i8s fail 11% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 i8 years (1,982 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW i8s: 9.6%)
- 11%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW i8s: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 39,276
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,982
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.3% of tests fail here (516% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW i8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Number plates and VIN1.3%
- Brakes1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.76%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
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 0.45%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Side repeater not working 0.4%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.72%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.91%)
Other years
Every BMW i8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW i8 reliable?
2016 BMW i8s fail 11% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 i8 years (1,982 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW i8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.67% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (0.76% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW i8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW i8 shows 39,276 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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