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FG16 OAJ

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,725 mi
Last recorded42,725 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 OAJ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,725 miles

175/60r19

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strong advisory deep cut on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

175/60r19

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strong advisory deep cut on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 34,585 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,454 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 13,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 12,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 11,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,710 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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FG16 OAJ is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver 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 FG16 OAJ registered?

FG16 OAJ is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for FG16 OAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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