Common problems by part
BMW i8 windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 1,720 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 1.6 in 100 MOT tests of the BMW i8 failed on windscreen, wipers and mirrors, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,720 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 28 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 4 ages from 6 to 9 years, 5,846 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 7 years: 1,720 for the BMW i8
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
1.6 fails per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A windscreen, wipers and mirrors fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in front of the driver, run the wipers and washers, and make sure both door mirrors are intact and adjust.
BMW i8 windscreen, wipers and mirrors fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1,323 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| 7 | 1,720 | 1.6 | 3.4 |
| 8 | 1,527 | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| 9 | 1,276 | 2.1 | 4.0 |
All first-use years of the BMW i8 pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the windscreen, wipers and mirrors at 7 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Windscreen: damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view: 1.7 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.9. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (MOT minor defect)
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How to check on a test drive
Check the windscreen for chips or cracks in front of the driver, run the wipers and washers, and make sure both door mirrors are intact and adjust.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Windscreen: damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
Check one BMW i8, not the average
The figures here describe BMW i8 cars as a group. These free tools answer for one car. Each line says what the tool reads.
- Check a BMW i8's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other BMW i8 problems
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors on rival models
- Audi TT windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 1.3 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 1.6 for the BMW i8 (29,659 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen Scirocco windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 3.2 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 1.6 for the BMW i8 (16,244 MOT tests)
- Mazda MX-5 windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems: 2.8 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 1.6 for the BMW i8 (15,956 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the BMW i8 have more windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems than other cars?
1.6 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 1,720 MOT tests).
How common are BMW i8 windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems?
1.6 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years failed on windscreen, wipers and mirrors, against 3.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,720 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 5,846 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare