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RA54 RAB

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 RAB
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,666 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 32,764 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 32,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,669 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 20,263 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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RA54 RAB is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver 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 RA54 RAB registered?

RA54 RAB is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 3 October 2016.

Is RA54 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 RAB 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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