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AE17 ZWS

2017 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 ZWS
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,890 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing good tread no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm 70% worn 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing good tread no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm 70% worn 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm 70% worn 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,130 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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AE17 ZWS is a 2017 BMW I3 in Blue 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 AE17 ZWS registered?

AE17 ZWS is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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