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A23 OLS

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,721 mi
Last recorded39,721 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 OLS
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 36,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,395 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 26 Jan 2022 30,324 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 30,323 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,685 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 23,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,169 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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A23 OLS is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A23 OLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 OLS registered?

A23 OLS is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A23 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 OLS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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