Bmw 8 series
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 5,690 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
5,690
Best Year
2018 (94%)
Years Covered
5
About the Bmw 8 series
The Bmw 8 series has been tested 5,690 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2018 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 659 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 point spread, the 8 series is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 8 SERIES has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 42,474 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 13,258 miles.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 8 series performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Bmw range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Bmw 8 series?
Bmw 8 series by Year
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