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LX64 CEA

2015 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,857 mi
Last recorded126,857 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX64 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 126,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,639 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,639 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 94,131 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,746 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber dust covers splitting

Rear shock absorber dust covers splitting

damage to n/s floor under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,405 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,429 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 50,428 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel Cap Not checked as unable to open

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LX64 CEA is a 2015 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX64 CEA, 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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LX64 CEA is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 14 January 2015.

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