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BO55 WGE

2014 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 WGE
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,394 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,832 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount damaged, not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 58,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount damaged, not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,303 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 41,181 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2020 37,122 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 21,219 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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BO55 WGE 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 BO55 WGE, 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 BO55 WGE registered?

BO55 WGE is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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