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M5 SBR

2015 BMW I8

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,973 mi
Last recorded44,973 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SBR
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,267 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 29 Mar 2022 28,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 21,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 17,584 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 17,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 15,863 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 13,753 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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M5 SBR is a 2015 BMW I8 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M5 SBR, 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 M5 SBR registered?

M5 SBR is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 18 November 2015.

Is M5 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SBR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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