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HV15 VDM

2015 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I344,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV15 VDM
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 78,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 73,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 77,262 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure TRE insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,796 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 47,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) pinch locking bolt loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) pinch locking bolt loose (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,539 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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HV15 VDM is a 2015 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,520 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 11 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV15 VDM registered?

HV15 VDM is a 2015 BMW I3, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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