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RJ17 ELC

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,526 mi
Last recorded89,526 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 85,724 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 45,826 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 45,825 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 36,695 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 36,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2020

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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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RJ17 ELC is a 2017 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ17 ELC registered?

RJ17 ELC is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 27 May 2017.

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