2017 BMW i8 · 1,081 MOT tests
2017 BMW i8 reliability
2017 BMW i8s fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 i8 years (1,081 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW i8s: 9.6%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW i8s: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 32,943
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,081
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.5% of tests fail here (638% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW i8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Number plates and VIN1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Brakes0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.83%
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 0.83%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.74%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.28%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.85%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.02%)
Other years
Every BMW i8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW i8 reliable?
2017 BMW i8s fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 i8 years (1,081 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW i8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.94% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.83% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW i8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW i8 shows 32,943 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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