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J5 NEU

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NEU
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,071 miles

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

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2023 67,071 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,420 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 26,811 miles

How Reliable is the BMW I8?

Based on 18,763 MOT tests across 2,827 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
3,777
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
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J5 NEU is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 NEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW I8 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 NEU registered?

J5 NEU is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is J5 NEU safe to buy?

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