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S8 EMV

2014 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,792 mi
Last recorded14,792 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 EMV
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 14,792 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All front and rear about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 14,212 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 14,030 miles

Nearside Rear 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 just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 14,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,800 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 21 Mar 2022 13,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 11,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,427 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 9,868 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 9,018 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 9,018 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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S8 EMV is a 2014 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S8 EMV, 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 S8 EMV registered?

S8 EMV is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 13 August 2014.

Is S8 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 EMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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