2019 BMW M8 Competition — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 BMW M8 Competition passed 94.1% of its 303 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 4.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.3%) and other defects (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, tread depth and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.7% | 5 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 3 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 2 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 1 |
| 6 | Size/type | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 12.9% | 39 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.6% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 7 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 229 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 66 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 73 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | 70 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 82 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 M8 Competition
On a 2019 M8 Competition, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Other defects (1.7% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 BMW M8 Competitions pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 303 2019 BMW M8 Competition MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 BMW M8 Competition?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by other defects (1.7%).
Does the 2019 M8 Competition get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 303 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.