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G4 KYL

2018 BMW I8

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW I822,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 KYL
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 16,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,611 miles

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Jun 2023 10,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 9,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 7,541 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 46,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 42,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,773 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 39,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 39,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front disc slight worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,829 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 30,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Reverse light not working nearside

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,039 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre tread getting low

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2015 21,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and offside front tyre tread getting low

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

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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G4 KYL is a 2018 BMW I8 in Orange with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,023 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 G4 KYL, 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 8 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G4 KYL registered?

G4 KYL is a 2018 BMW I8, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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