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OY16 BBZ

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,736 mi
Last recorded42,736 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 BBZ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 42,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 29,965 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,794 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 25,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,331 miles

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

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

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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OY16 BBZ is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver 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.

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What year was OY16 BBZ registered?

OY16 BBZ is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is OY16 BBZ safe to buy?

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