2019 BMW 8 Series MOT pass rate: 85.8% (2,959 tests)
Is the 2019 8 Series getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.6% -3.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 86.5% -1.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 84.4% -2.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 8 Series
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 483 | 73.3% |
| 2 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 40 | 6.1% |
| 3 | Identification of the vehicle | 26 | 3.9% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 26 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Brakes | 25 | 3.8% |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 22 | 3.3% |
All 8 Series years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 2,959 | 85.8% | -2.6 pts | 33,082 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 BMW 8 Series reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 85.8% of their MOT tests (2,959 tests, 2023–2025), -2.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 33,082 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 8 Series?
The median tested example shows 33,082 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.