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L21 GLN

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,436 mi
Last recorded38,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 GLN
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 38,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 36,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 27,995 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 27,862 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 20 (WORN TO 1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 20 (WORN TO 1.6MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 22,889 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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L21 GLN is a 2016 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 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 L21 GLN, 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 L21 GLN registered?

L21 GLN is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is L21 GLN safe to buy?

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