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J500 LST

2015 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I344,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 LST
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,628 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 95,258 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken and detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 57,556 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,132 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 90,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 27,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

signs of oil leak n/s engine area

signs of slight bodywork damage o/s/r

Fail 30 Oct 2023 27,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

signs of oil leak n/s engine area

signs of slight bodywork damage o/s/r

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 21,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep hole/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 13,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 59,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,499 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 47,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,935 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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J500 LST is a 2015 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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J500 LST is a 2015 BMW I3, first registered on 8 October 2015.

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