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R25 ARA

2016 BMW I3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 ARA
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2025 65,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Mar 2024 61,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs starting to corrode and pit on outer edge, inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter split

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 40,470 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 12 Jun 2019 32,770 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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R25 ARA is a 2016 BMW I3 in White with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 10 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R25 ARA registered?

R25 ARA is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is R25 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 ARA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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