# BMW i3 MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The BMW i3 passes its MOT first time 87% of the time, from 26,186 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 87%
- MOT tests analysed: 26,186 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres
- Licensed in Great Britain: 24,982 (2026 Q2)

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | Electric | 2,924 | 88% |
| 2021 | Electric | 3,507 | 91% |
| 2020 | Electric | 4,097 | 89% |
| 2019 | Electric | 3,821 | 88% |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 229 | 90% |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 1,994 | 89% |
| 2018 | Electric | 1,112 | 88% |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 2,272 | 84% |
| 2017 | Electric | 892 | 85% |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 1,683 | 82% |
| 2016 | Electric | 476 | 82% |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 1,402 | 83% |
| 2015 | Electric | 485 | 80% |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 724 | 79% |
| 2014 | Electric | 449 | 80% |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 70 (few mots) | 77% |
| 2013 | Electric | 49 (few mots) | 86% |

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