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S55 VEE

2015 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,794 mi
Last recorded44,794 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VEE
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 44,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 42,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 38,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 34,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 32,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,825 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 17,825 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 8,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 8,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 6,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 5,155 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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S55 VEE is a 2015 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S55 VEE, 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 11 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 VEE registered?

S55 VEE is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 12 January 2015.

Is S55 VEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 VEE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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