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HW66 LYJ

2016 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW66 LYJ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside wheels dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,513 miles

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

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

both front wipers are poor

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 48,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 41,137 miles

Front both wipers smearing slightly

undertrays and engine covers fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,651 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 31,407 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))

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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HW66 LYJ is a 2016 BMW I3 in Blue 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 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 HW66 LYJ registered?

HW66 LYJ is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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