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R123 DON

2014 BMW I8

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,835 mi
Last recorded67,835 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DON
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 67,835 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,373 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 54,310 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 52,480 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,607 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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R123 DON is a 2014 BMW I8 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 34,126 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 R123 DON, 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 12 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R123 DON?

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What year was R123 DON registered?

R123 DON is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 13 August 2014.

Is R123 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 DON 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.

Does R123 DON have outstanding finance?

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