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GL66 GDK

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 GDK
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,800 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,472 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2020 59,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,944 miles

How Reliable is the BMW I8?

Based on 18,763 MOT tests across 2,827 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
3,777
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
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GL66 GDK is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL66 GDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW I8 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL66 GDK registered?

GL66 GDK is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is GL66 GDK safe to buy?

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