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LJ16 BEM

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 BEM
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 97,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,962 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,850 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,371 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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LJ16 BEM is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ16 BEM registered?

LJ16 BEM is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is LJ16 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 BEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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