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ET18 LMV

2018 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW I332,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 LMV
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 116,902 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,465 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,382 miles

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

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

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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ET18 LMV is a 2018 BMW I3 in Grey with a 600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 32,994 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 8 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET18 LMV registered?

ET18 LMV is a 2018 BMW I3, first registered on 14 August 2018.

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