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LF15 VMA

2015 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 VMA
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 91,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 86,565 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 86,503 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 77,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2024 77,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin but still within limits for MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,690 miles

Front/Rear Under Trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 8 Mar 2021 53,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,686 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 48,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 39,633 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,835 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LF15 VMA is a 2015 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,286 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 LF15 VMA, 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 11 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF15 VMA registered?

LF15 VMA is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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