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RV17 YKR

2017 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 YKR
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 125,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 12v (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slightly delaminated on the 'V' (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 111,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm but only centre groove can be tested, rest of tread grooves are at 1.5mm and heavily worn on edges *DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm but only centre groove can be tested, rest of tread grooves are at 1.5mm *DANGEROUS IN MY OPINION* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,021 miles

both front tyres are cracking

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are very worn on the outer edges

chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,963 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,090 miles

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

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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RV17 YKR is a 2017 BMW I3 in Grey 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV17 YKR?

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What year was RV17 YKR registered?

RV17 YKR is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is RV17 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 YKR 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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