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RU56 SLL

2017 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU56 SLL
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,407 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 61,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,674 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 43,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 28,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,623 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 48,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,180 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of all adult belts

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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RU56 SLL is a 2017 BMW I3 in Blue with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RU56 SLL registered?

RU56 SLL is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is RU56 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU56 SLL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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