MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
88.8%
pass rate
↑ 3.7% vs last year
94,272 tests
82.8%
pass rate
↑ 1.5% vs last year
183,346 tests
Reliability Trend
BMW I3 ↑ 3.0% over 4 years
↑ Improving 💡 Both models have been improving, with the Nissan Leaf gaining more ground.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | BMW I3 | Nissan Leaf |
|---|
| 2023 | — | 95.6% |
| 2022 | 92.9% | 94.1% |
| 2021 | 89.2% | 92.1% |
| 2020 | 90.1% | 90.1% |
| 2019 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
| 2018 | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2017 | 89.1% | 85.2% |
| 2016 | 88.1% | 80.8% |
| 2015 | 86.6% | 78.1% |
| 2014 | 87.5% | 74.1% |
| 2013 | 87.8% | 72.5% |
| 2012 | — | 78.3% |
| 2011 | — | 77.1% |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
