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L888 VOV

2017 BMW I3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,481 mi
Last recorded137,481 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 VOV
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 137,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise early replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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L888 VOV is a 2017 BMW I3 in White with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L888 VOV registered?

L888 VOV is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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