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EA16 XZV

2016 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,466 mi
Last recorded45,466 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 XZV
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 45,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 45,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,833 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension damper dust cover split

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt needs help when retracting

Offside Front Suspension damper dust cover split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 25,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 17,956 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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EA16 XZV is a 2016 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA16 XZV registered?

EA16 XZV is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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