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CBS 13

2016 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,773 mi
Last recorded25,773 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBS 13
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 25,773 miles

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

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

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

slight noise detected when carrying out lock to lock check unable to identify

Fail 13 Oct 2025 25,773 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight noise detected when carrying out lock to lock check unable to identify

Pass 22 Oct 2024 23,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 21,826 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 21,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 19,832 miles

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

Front front brake pads are breaking away (crumbling) advise replacement !

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 18,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,382 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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CBS 13 is a 2016 BMW I3 in Blue with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 40,171 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 10 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CBS 13 registered?

CBS 13 is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 24 October 2016.

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