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12 LCS

2014 BMW I8

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,715 mi
Last recorded52,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 LCS
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,913 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,454 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 43,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,986 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 36,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 22,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,522 miles

How Reliable is the BMW I8?

Based on 18,763 MOT tests across 2,827 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
3,777
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
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12 LCS is a 2014 BMW I8 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 34,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 LCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW I8 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 LCS registered?

12 LCS is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is 12 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 LCS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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