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PH51 LET

2016 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,339 mi
Last recorded106,339 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH51 LET
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 106,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,630 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,476 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,467 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 45,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,247 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 30,247 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 10,766 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 10,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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PH51 LET is a 2016 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PH51 LET, 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 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PH51 LET registered?

PH51 LET is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 8 February 2016.

Is PH51 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH51 LET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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