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2538 K

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,699 mi
Last recorded47,699 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration2538 K
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 47,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 40,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 30,855 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))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 30,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Mar 2022 22,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,581 miles

How Reliable is the BMW I3?

Based on 67,609 MOT tests across 9,060 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,060
On UK Roads
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2538 K is a 2017 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW I3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2538 K registered?

2538 K is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 7 September 2017.

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