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BD17 BKV

2017 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,684 mi
Last recorded133,684 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 BKV
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 133,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,887 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2025 124,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play detected at the steering wheel. (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,684 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 98,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 81,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 47,701 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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BD17 BKV is a 2017 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD17 BKV registered?

BD17 BKV is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 30 April 2017.

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