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MW18 MWL

2018 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,656 mi
Last recorded30,656 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW I822,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 MWL
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 30,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 26,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 19,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 15,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 8,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,300 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))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 7,288 miles

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

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))

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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MW18 MWL is a 2018 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW18 MWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW18 MWL registered?

MW18 MWL is a 2018 BMW I8, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is MW18 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW18 MWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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