Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition reliable?

Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles, the 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition (2024)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition

CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This BMW i5 eDrive40 is exceptionally reliable, with a 94.4% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a near-zero failure rate of just 0.01 per vehicle on average. Dangerous defects are rare at only 1.4% of vehicles, so safety isn't a concern here.

At nearly 30,500 miles median mileage for a 2024 model, these cars are running high but that's typical for newer vehicles entering their second year. The complete absence of advisories (0.0 per vehicle) is unusual and suggests either immaculate maintenance or that these early examples simply haven't yet developed the minor wear issues that accumulate—if you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection to confirm condition, since the numbers are almost too good to reveal potential hidden problems.

We have limited data for the 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.01

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 21k–38k

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These stats describe 141 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

30,482

typical

20,771

low mileage

37,750

high mileage

Half of all 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Edition vehicles fall between 20,771 and 37,750 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,771 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,771–37,750 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2024 BMW I5 Edrive40 Sport Editions sit.

⚠ Over 50,962 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.01

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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