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E21 REN

2015 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,655 mi
Last recorded47,655 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 REN
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 47,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working has motor noise (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 40,147 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 40,147 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,067 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 23,886 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 22,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 15,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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E21 REN 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 E21 REN, 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 E21 REN registered?

E21 REN is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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