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R5 VAM

2015 BMW I3

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW I344,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VAM
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,212 miles

Front tyres slightly low around 3.5mm

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,392 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,728 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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R5 VAM is a 2015 BMW I3 in Orange with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,520 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 11 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R5 VAM registered?

R5 VAM is a 2015 BMW I3, first registered on 14 September 2015.

Is R5 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 VAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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