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CE16 VZU

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,349 mi
Last recorded116,349 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 VZU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 106,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 99,931 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,963 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,174 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 77,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,276 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,681 miles

both front shock boots split

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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CE16 VZU is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE16 VZU registered?

CE16 VZU is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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