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LJ16 BLK

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,673 mi
Last recorded10,673 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 BLK
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 10,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 9,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 8,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 8,647 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 7,845 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 7,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 6,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 5,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 5,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 5,106 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 5,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 4,058 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 BLK is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver 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 LJ16 BLK registered?

LJ16 BLK is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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