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RO51 EBM

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,577 mi
Last recorded51,577 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 EBM
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper trim not fully secure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 47,205 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 47,193 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 42,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear door open warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,884 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,262 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2019 17,628 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 17,627 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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RO51 EBM is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO51 EBM registered?

RO51 EBM is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is RO51 EBM safe to buy?

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