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OV18 JCY

2018 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,163 mi
Last recorded86,163 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW I332,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 JCY
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,163 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 86,163 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 81,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 69,262 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 69,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2023 56,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,196 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 23,620 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 23,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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OV18 JCY is a 2018 BMW I3 in Grey with a 600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 32,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW I3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV18 JCY registered?

OV18 JCY is a 2018 BMW I3, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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