BMW8 Series MOT results
In 2025, 84.7% of BMW 8 Series MOT tests were passed first time, about the same as the 83.7% for cars of the same age. 8.2% had at least one dangerous defect (4.8% for cars the same age). The typical BMW 8 Series tested was 4 years old with 36,400 miles. Based on 6,498 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many BMW 8 Series cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 84.7%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 83.7%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 1.5%passed after repair
- Failed
- 13.8%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 8.2%same age 4.8%
- Typical mileage
- 36,400at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 94.2% | 91.7% |
| 2022 | 1,125 | 84.0% | 88.5% |
| 2021 | 1,481 | 87.5% | 87.2% |
| 2020 | 1,635 | 85.6% | 85.9% |
| 2019 | 1,195 | 84.0% | 83.5% |
| 2018 | 216 | 84.7% | 80.8% |
| 1999 | 113 | 77.0% | 64.2% |
| 1998 | 126 | 77.0% | 65.1% |
| 1997 | 168 | 79.2% | 66.4% |
| 1996 | 90 | 74.4% | 66.9% |
| 1995 | 117 | 84.6% | 67.6% |
| 1994 | 66 | 78.8% | 68.6% |
| 1991 | 55 | 78.2% | 71.7% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 2,928 | 85.6% | 87.4% | 30,600 |
| 5-9 years | 2,379 | 85.1% | 79.1% | 40,000 |
| 15-19 years | 1 | 100.0% | 57.6% | 104,300 |
| 20-29 years | 560 | 77.7% | 59.6% | 104,800 |
| 30-39 years | 232 | 81.9% | 71.3% | 104,700 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed BMW 8 Series tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed Tyres Dangerous | 3.0% | 1.0% | 3.0× | 100.0% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
| Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres Dangerous | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.3× | 100.0% |
| Condition: fractured Road Wheels Dangerous | 1.0% | 0.0% | – | 100.0% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres Dangerous | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.6× | 100.0% |
| Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres Dangerous | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7× | 100.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lights and electrics | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lights and electrics | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.0× | 0.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 10.2% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 3.4% |
| Condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 3.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 2.5% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 2.5% |
| Flexible couplings: slightly deteriorated | 2.0% |
| Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre | 1.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 1.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 1.4% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 1.4% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,226 | 84.8% |
| Diesel | 1,024 | 84.7% |
| Hybrid | 248 | 82.7% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.