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FV16 HCF

2016 BMW I3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,649 mi
Last recorded121,649 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 HCF
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,649 miles

Offside Front damper dust cover deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2025 121,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front damper dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front damper dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,981 miles

screen damage

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 81,930 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 17 Oct 2020 67,805 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 51,609 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,776 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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FV16 HCF is a 2016 BMW I3 in White with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV16 HCF registered?

FV16 HCF is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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