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FA05 ROW

2016 BMW I3

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,379 mi
Last recorded135,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 ROW
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 120,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged / glued (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 120,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged / glued (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,933 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,234 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,031 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,086 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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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FA05 ROW is a 2016 BMW I3 in Orange with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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FA05 ROW is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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