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GR08 ARR

2014 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 ARR
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 89,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 85,338 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 85,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2023 77,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2022 70,060 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,098 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 44,098 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 29,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,029 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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GR08 ARR is a 2014 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 34,126 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 GR08 ARR, 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 12 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GR08 ARR registered?

GR08 ARR is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 16 July 2014.

Is GR08 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 ARR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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