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OA55 TRA

2018 BMW I8

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,717 mi
Last recorded16,717 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW I822,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA55 TRA
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 14,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 11,883 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2022 9,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades, dragging on windscreen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre tread edges, low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre tread edges, low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 7,787 miles

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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OA55 TRA is a 2018 BMW I8 in Purple with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OA55 TRA, 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 8 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 OA55 TRA registered?

OA55 TRA is a 2018 BMW I8, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is OA55 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OA55 TRA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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