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B14 ELS

2017 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,897 mi
Last recorded46,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 42,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,130 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 33,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,294 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated, Hybrid/electric vehicle reference testing manual section 8.2.1.2

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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B14 ELS 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 B14 ELS registered?

B14 ELS is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is B14 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 ELS 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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