BMW I8 2015: MOT failure rate for its age
11.1% of 3,977 MOT tests of the BMW I8 first registered in 2015 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 103.1 (95% CI 93.5–112.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2015 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 11.1 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 3977 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 93.5–112.7) | 103.1 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 3977 |
| Rank among this model's 6 build years | 6 | of 6 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 3977 |
| Tested in 2024 | 630 | tests | median 43,494 miles | 2024 | 630 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2015 BMW I8 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2015 were tested at ages 4 to 9 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 719 | 9.2 | 7.3–11.5 | 9.4 | 97.7 |
| 5 | 632 | 11.9 | 9.6–14.6 | 11.2 | 106.3 |
| 6 | 672 | 12.5 | 10.2–15.2 | 12 | 104.1 |
| 7 | 659 | 10.3 | 8.2–12.9 | 9.8 | 105.6 |
| 8 | 665 | 11 | 8.8–13.6 | 10.8 | 101.3 |
| 9 | 630 | 12.2 | 9.9–15 | 11.8 | 103.5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,977 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2015 BMW I8?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2015 is tyres: 7.6 items per 100 first tests, against 7.8 across all build years of the BMW I8. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2015 were tested at ages 4 to 9.
| Failure group | Built 2015, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.6 | 7.8 | 302 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.6 | 2.8 | 184 |
| Visibility | 4.3 | 3.8 | 170 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6 | 2.1 | 65 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.9 | 1.3 | 35 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,977 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2015 compare with the years around it?
Among the 6 published build years of the BMW I8, 2015 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2014: index 97.6. 2016: index 97.3.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.6 | 79.7–115.6 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,024 |
| 2015 | 103.1 | 93.5–112.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,977 |
| 2016 | 97.3 | 86.2–108.4 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,855 |
| 2017 | 89.2 | 73.1–105.3 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,277 |
| 2018 | 91.3 | 76.6–105.9 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,577 |
| 2019 | 87.8 | 66.6–109.0 | no different (rough estimate) | 766 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,476 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). BMW I8 2015 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/bmw-i8/2015/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
BMW I8 2014 · BMW I8 2016 · BMW I8 2017 · BMW I8 2018 · BMW I8 2019 · BMW I8 by postcode area · BMW I8 body, chassis and structure failures · BMW I8 brakes failures · BMW I8 vehicle identification failures · BMW I8 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · BMW I8 noise, emissions and leaks failures · BMW I8 road wheels failures · BMW I8 suspension failures · BMW I8 tyres failures · BMW I8 visibility failures