BMW M8 Competition Auto
From 1,493 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 97.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2019 | 96% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all M8 Competition Autos tested had between 15,712 and 23,838 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,236 median miles, the M8 Competition Auto has 0.012 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW M8 Competition Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW M8 Competition Auto has a 97.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,493 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW M8 Competition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW M8 Competition Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW M8 Competition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW M8 Competition Auto is 21,236 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,712 and 23,838 miles.
Buying a used M8 Competition Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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