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DW16 LVT

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,567 mi
Last recorded22,567 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 LVT
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 22,567 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Carrier removed. ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 17,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing between the treads 1557019

Fail 30 Jan 2023 17,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 15,752 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 15,752 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 15,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 11,519 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Fail 17 Jul 2019 11,519 miles

Front Wipers Smeary

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DW16 LVT is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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.

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What year was DW16 LVT registered?

DW16 LVT is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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