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C12 DRU

2015 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,439 mi
Last recorded87,439 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DRU
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 50,424 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 50,424 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2022 31,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 16,978 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 16,978 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 12,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 8,426 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 7,929 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 5,866 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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C12 DRU is a 2015 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,286 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 C12 DRU, 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 11 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C12 DRU registered?

C12 DRU is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 1 January 2015.

Is C12 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 DRU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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