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R8 PLN

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,555 mi
Last recorded41,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 PLN
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 41,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 41,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a minor leak of grease

Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,525 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 39,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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R8 PLN is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 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 R8 PLN, 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 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R8 PLN registered?

R8 PLN is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is R8 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 PLN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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