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1 AKX

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AKX
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 66,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 50,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 39,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 51,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall damage/21545R20 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R20 99W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R20 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R20 99W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 15,299 miles

Nearside Front 3mm tread/215/45/20

Offside Front 3mm tread/215/45/20

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 6,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,185 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 29,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,723 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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1 AKX is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 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 1 AKX, 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 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 AKX is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 7 November 2016.

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