2018 BMW I8 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · F9 BBA

The 2018 BMW i8 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the 17 October 2025 test at 35,464 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend across the available record is stable, with every annual examination from 2022 through 2025 returning a pass aside from a single anomaly the day before the latest test. On 16 October 2025 at 35,455 miles the vehicle failed with no defects logged, a clear administrative or presentation discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault, corrected and passed within twenty-four hours. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical expectations for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 24,555 miles on 15 September 2022, rising to 28,761 by 2 October 2023, then 33,159 on 21 October 2024, and 35,464 on 17 October 2025. That equates to roughly 4,400 miles per year, confirming light use with no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps between tests. The sparse, defect-free history gives no evidence of deferred consumable replacement or ignored advisories. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the car's low mileage and likely periods of standing, which can permit corrosion or seized components unseen in a clean MOT. The hybrid drivetrain and high-voltage battery cooling system warrant specialist diagnostic checks, as DVSA testing does not assess internal electrical degradation. No recurring structural, exhaust, or braking faults appear in the official data, so serious mechanical risk from the record alone is low. Verify service history against the low mileage to confirm fluids, tyres, and brake discs were renewed on time rather than by distance travelled.