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JA05 JAB

2017 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,278 mi
Last recorded84,278 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 JAB
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,278 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 71,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 64,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,730 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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JA05 JAB is a 2017 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 29,172 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 JA05 JAB, 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 9 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JA05 JAB registered?

JA05 JAB is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is JA05 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA05 JAB 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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