2015 BMW I8 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · N88 FCE

This 2015 BMW i8 has a low annual average mileage of around 5,620 miles, which is very light for an 11-year-old vehicle. This suggests it has likely been used sparingly, perhaps as a weekend car, or has had periods of prolonged standing. While this can mean less overall wear on some components, it can also accelerate the degradation of rubber and plastic parts like hoses, boots, and tyres due to age and lack of use. Looking at the MOT history, the vehicle passed cleanly in 2023, 2024, and early 2025. However, the most recent MOT in March 2026 shows a clear pattern of emerging issues. It failed on 17 March with three defects: two related to the rear tyres and, most significantly, a split drive shaft boot on the nearside front outer joint. The same tyre cut on the offside rear was noted again when it passed six days later on 23 March. The condition trend appears to be worsening. The car has gone from having no recorded defects to failing an MOT and then passing with an advisory defect that was previously listed as a failure. The split drive shaft boot is the most serious mechanical fault identified.