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R21 BUT

2014 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,662 mi
Last recorded40,662 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW I347,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 BUT
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 40,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 37,130 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 37,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 33,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 29,875 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 26,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,444 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 17,878 miles

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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R21 BUT is a 2014 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 47,776 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 12 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R21 BUT registered?

R21 BUT is a 2014 BMW I3, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is R21 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 BUT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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