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D7 YXX

2016 BMW I8

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 YXX
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 95,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 63,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to not clear the screen on the nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 56,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 56,785 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 73,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2023 46,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,338 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,807 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 50,857 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 28,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,308 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,178 miles

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

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

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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D7 YXX is a 2016 BMW I8 in Black with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D7 YXX, 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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What year was D7 YXX registered?

D7 YXX is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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