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96 DV

2015 BMW I8

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 DV
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,359 miles

Nearside Front there is a small amount of grease around the outer cv gaiter

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,025 miles

use Emergency release to check fuel cap

Fail 22 Jun 2022 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

use Emergency release to check fuel cap

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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96 DV is a 2015 BMW I8 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,286 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 96 DV, 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 11 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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96 DV is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 28 January 2015.

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