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AB12 SYD

2017 BMW I3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,697 mi
Last recorded36,697 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 SYD
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 36,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 30,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre incorrectly mounted with wrong rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth 2mm cracking in roots and edges of tread. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth 2mm cracking in roots and edges of tread. Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,233 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 22,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 16,365 miles

wrong size tyres fitted on front

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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AB12 SYD is a 2017 BMW I3 in White 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 AB12 SYD registered?

AB12 SYD is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 16 October 2017.

Is AB12 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 SYD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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