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PL53 PLS

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 PLS
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 109,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 52,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 2,377 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 2,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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PL53 PLS is a 2017 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 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL53 PLS registered?

PL53 PLS is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is PL53 PLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 PLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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