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2016 BMW i8 (I12)

Browse our directory of 2016 BMW i8 (I12) vehicles. Access instant MOT history reports, tax status, and reliability insights for any registration listed below.

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Common Problems & Reliability

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The 2016 BMW i8 (I12) has 3 known issues. 3 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.

Door Strut Failure

Moderate

The lightweight carbon-fibre and aluminium dihedral butterfly doors rely on high-pressure gas damper struts hidden within the front wings. Over time, gas pressure escapes, causing the doors to drop unexpectedly or feel excessively heavy to lift.

Symptoms: Door drops shut or fails to stay locked at its highest open detent, Noticeably heavy effort required to lift door upwards...

Est. repair cost: £200–£400

REx Fuel Pressure Sensor

Moderate

The petrol fuel tank is pressurized and sealed to prevent petrol vapour emissions during pure EV driving. The electronic fuel tank pressure relief sensor or tank vent solenoid valve can fail, causing the iDrive system to lock the fuel filler flap closed.

Symptoms: "Preparing for refuelling: please wait" message hangs continuously on dash, Fuel filler flap remains locked and will not pop open at petrol stations...

Est. repair cost: £300–£600

Steering Rack Knock

Moderate

The lightweight electromechanical steering rack mounted to the front carbon-aluminium subframe develops internal clearance play between the steering rack bar and thrust piece, producing hollow metallic knocking over minor road imperfections.

Symptoms: Rattling or clunking feedback felt through steering wheel over cobbles and low-speed road ruts, Vague or loose on-centre steering response...

Est. repair cost: £1,000–£2,000

View detailed BMW i8 (I12) fault guide

Buying Tips for the 2016 BMW i8 (I12)

  • Check the high-voltage battery health using the iDrive hidden menu to see the 'Max Kappa' reading, indicating degradation.
  • Inspect the spectacular dihedral 'butterfly' doors; ensure the gas struts hold them up securely, as they weaken over time.
  • Test the air conditioning to ensure it blows ice cold; the A/C compressor also cools the high-voltage battery, and a failure can be catastrophic.
  • Look for any cracks or damage to the CFRP (carbon fibre) body shell or sills, as repairs require highly specialized, expensive composite work.
  • Verify the petrol engine starts seamlessly when the battery is depleted or when switching to 'Sport' mode.

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