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A18 XAU

2015 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XAU
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,985 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 8,816 miles

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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A18 XAU is a 2015 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A18 XAU, 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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What year was A18 XAU registered?

A18 XAU is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is A18 XAU safe to buy?

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