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AK16 BOY

2016 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,870 mi
Last recorded27,870 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BOY
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 27,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wipers slightly smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 25,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wipers slightly smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2023 22,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front wipers slightly smearing

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2023 22,780 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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))

both front wipers slightly smearing

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 20,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

offside front wiper slightly smearing

under tarys fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 16,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 12,296 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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AK16 BOY is a 2016 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 BOY, 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.

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AK16 BOY is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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