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4961 MW

2015 BMW I8

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,967 mi
Last recorded64,967 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4961 MW
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 60,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 2,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 35,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW I8?

Based on 18,763 MOT tests across 2,827 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
3,777
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
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4961 MW is a 2015 BMW I8 in Red with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4961 MW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW I8 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4961 MW is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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