BMW I8 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
10.4% of 2,855 MOT tests of the BMW I8 first registered in 2016 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 97.3 (95% CI 86.2–108.4; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2016 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 | 10.4 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 2855 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 86.2–108.4) | 97.3 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 2855 |
| Rank among this model's 6 build years | 4 | of 6 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 2855 |
| Tested in 2024 | 438 | tests | median 41,369 miles | 2024 | 438 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 BMW I8 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 547 | 11.3 | 8.9–14.3 | 11.7 | 96.7 |
| 4 | 454 (rough estimate) | 8.1 | 6–11 | 8.7 | 93.5 |
| 5 | 488 (rough estimate) | 10 | 7.7–13 | 11.1 | 90.8 |
| 6 | 459 (rough estimate) | 11.3 | 8.7–14.6 | 11.6 | 97.4 |
| 7 | 469 (rough estimate) | 9.8 | 7.4–12.8 | 9.8 | 99.8 |
| 8 | 438 (rough estimate) | 11.4 | 8.8–14.7 | 10.8 | 105.9 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,855 (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 2016 BMW I8?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is tyres: 8.1 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 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 8.1 | 7.8 | 231 |
| Visibility | 3.9 | 3.8 | 110 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3 | 2.8 | 85 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9 | 2.1 | 53 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.3 | 1.3 | 37 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,855 (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 2016 compare with the years around it?
Among the 6 published build years of the BMW I8, 2016 ranks 4 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 103.1. 2017: index 89.2.
| 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 2016 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-i8/2016/
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 2015 · 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