Bmw I3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 44,266 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
44,266
Best Year
2022 (94%)
Years Covered
10
About the Bmw I3
The Bmw I3 has been tested 44,266 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2013 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as electric and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 406 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 87%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW I3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 60,737 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,847 miles.
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 I3?
Bmw I3 by Year
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