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LC65 VEM

2015 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,478 mi
Last recorded119,478 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I344,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 VEM
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,478 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 119,478 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,601 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 110,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 105,857 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Main beam/indicator lamp loose. Main beam aim too high

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 105,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect tyre size. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Main beam/indicator lamp loose. Main beam aim too high

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,889 miles

Offside high beam light level low

washers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,375 miles

stone chip in bottom of windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2021 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

stone chip in bottom of windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,644 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LC65 VEM is a 2015 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2015 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,520 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 11 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC65 VEM is a 2015 BMW I3, first registered on 18 December 2015.

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