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L22 ELN

2016 BMW I8

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,921 mi
Last recorded34,921 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 ELN
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 34,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 34,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 34,281 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 30,797 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 30,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 29,423 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 23,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 2,432 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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L22 ELN is a 2016 BMW I8 in Purple with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L22 ELN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L22 ELN registered?

L22 ELN is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is L22 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 ELN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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