2019 BMW I8 1.5L Hybrid electric · 110 OK

The most recent MOT, carried out on 13 February 2026, was a pass but it highlighted that both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). No other defects were recorded at that test. The three earlier MOTs (2023‑2025) were all clean, with no faults noted. This means the vehicle has been largely trouble‑free up to the last year, and the only emerging issue is tyre wear on the rear axle. The pattern therefore shifts from a stable, defect‑free history to a new, potentially safety‑critical concern. The tyre wear is the first negative change and suggests either normal wear from the modest mileage or a possible alignment or suspension issue that is beginning to manifest. Because the wear appeared only in the latest test, the trend could be worsening if the underlying cause is not addressed. At roughly 8,100 miles after seven years, the car averages about 1,150 miles per year – very low for a 2019 model. Such low utilisation can mean the power‑train and other components have been lightly used, but it also raises the possibility of long periods of inactivity. Age‑related degradation (rubber hardening, battery electrolyte settling, seals drying out) can occur even with few miles, so the low mileage does not guarantee that all wear items are in pristine condition.