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GY17 SYW

2017 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,008 mi
Last recorded54,008 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 SYW
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 48,944 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,657 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 42,655 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 22,036 miles

Both rear tyres worn and cuts in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2020

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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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GY17 SYW is a 2017 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY17 SYW registered?

GY17 SYW is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is GY17 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY17 SYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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