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B19 DSA

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DSA
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,800 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 6 Nov 2023 70,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,241 miles

Front Lower engine lower stablizer bush split

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 133,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower engine lower stablizer bush split

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,472 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2020 59,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 109,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 92,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 92,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,934 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 59,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 May 2013 44,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,206 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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B19 DSA is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B19 DSA, 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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B19 DSA is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 16 November 2016.

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