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S40 BJL

2016 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 BJL
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 74,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 65,904 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,767 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,360 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,827 miles

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

Nearside Front damper dust cover split

Offside Front damper dust cover split

Fail 26 Nov 2021 39,827 miles

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

Nearside Front damper dust cover split

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front damper dust cover split

Pass 1 Dec 2020 32,325 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 27,217 miles

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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S40 BJL is a 2016 BMW I3 in Black 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 BJL registered?

S40 BJL is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is S40 BJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 BJL 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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