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MR51 VYC

2016 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,267 mi
Last recorded23,267 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 VYC
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 23,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 23,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 11,387 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 10,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 8,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 7,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 5,981 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 4,396 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 3,370 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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MR51 VYC is a 2016 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR51 VYC registered?

MR51 VYC is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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