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GU16 FRZ

2016 BMW I3

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 FRZ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,883 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 Mar 2024 45,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,520 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 43,520 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 38,030 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,167 miles

Advise slight play in both sides front lower arm bushes.

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

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

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

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

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

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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GU16 FRZ 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 80%.

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 GU16 FRZ registered?

GU16 FRZ is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is GU16 FRZ safe to buy?

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