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M17 GAU

2014 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,144 mi
Last recorded57,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 57,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 43,890 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2024 43,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter badly split

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter badly split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust gaiter badly split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust gaiter badly split

Pass 19 Jun 2023 41,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,101 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))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,803 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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M17 GAU is a 2014 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 GAU, 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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M17 GAU is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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