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LD66 VAJ

2016 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,914 mi
Last recorded48,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 VAJ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,914 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 48,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2025 47,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 47,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 175/60R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 33,492 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 33,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 33,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 15,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 9,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 7,440 miles

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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LD66 VAJ is a 2016 BMW I3 in Blue with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 40,171 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 10 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD66 VAJ registered?

LD66 VAJ is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is LD66 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD66 VAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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