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BMW 8 Series MOT reliability
BMW 8 Seriess passed their MOT first time 85% of the time across 1,718 tests in 2025. 7,167 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
85%
MOTs analysed
1,718
Still licensed (GB)
7,167
Body type
Coupe
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2020
2020 diesel
225 MOTs
Passed first time 88%. Typical mileage 43,595 (most between 27,632 and 58,834).
2022: 100% → 2023: 83% → 2024: 87% → 2025: 88%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2.7%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.8%)
- Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.8%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.8%)
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid (0.9%)
2020 petrol
141 MOTs
Passed first time 89%. Typical mileage 28,937 (most between 22,138 and 38,456).
2022: 100% → 2023: 84% → 2024: 89% → 2025: 89%
Most common failures
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (2.1%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2.1%)
- Condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.4%)
- Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.4%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.4%)
Where 2020 8 Seriess fail
Wheels & tyres
8.0%
Lights & electrics
1.8%
Body, structure & corrosion
1.3%
Visibility & wipers
1.3%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.9%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.9%
Brakes
0.4%
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