Hybrid BMW I3: MOT pass rate
87.1% of hybrid BMW I3s pass the MOT first time, measured across 8,387 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 55,909.
Hybrid against the other BMW I3 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 91.2% | 15,258 |
| Hybrid | 87.1% | 8,387 |
| All BMW I3 | 89.7% | 23,645 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the BMW I3 specifically, electric is the strongest at 91.2%, and this hybrid version sits 2.6 points below the 89.7% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid BMW I3 fails more often than the model average, so budget for the items that catch this fuel type and treat a fresh MOT as worth paying for. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid BMW I3 had covered 55,909 miles at test, against 30,081 for the electric. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the BMW I3 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other BMW I3 fuel types
- Electric BMW I3 - 91.2%