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MB51 BBB

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,647 mi
Last recorded76,647 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB51 BBB
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 20 Sep 2024 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2023 53,001 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & WORN ON EDGES 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,532 miles

Front brake pads worn slightly low

Surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,374 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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MB51 BBB is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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MB51 BBB is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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