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RO16 FBV

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,413 mi
Last recorded51,413 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,002 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2024 45,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,588 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2022 37,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,791 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 21,819 miles

Both front tyres tread very close to legal limit.

Both rear tyre treads on legal limit recommend replacement A.S.A.P.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 6,261 miles

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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RO16 FBV is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO16 FBV, 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 RO16 FBV registered?

RO16 FBV is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is RO16 FBV safe to buy?

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