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M17 TRY

2017 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,977 mi
Last recorded21,977 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TRY
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 21,977 miles

under trays and engine covers

Fail 15 Dec 2025 21,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

under trays and engine covers

Pass 16 Dec 2024 20,573 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2023 18,468 miles

O/s/f tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Dec 2022 16,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 13,473 miles

O/s/f tyre tread heavily perished and getting close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 11,944 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2020 11,944 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

both rear tyres close to limit

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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M17 TRY is a 2017 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 29,172 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 M17 TRY, 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 9 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 TRY registered?

M17 TRY is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is M17 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 TRY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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