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SA51 JNR

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,876 mi
Last recorded41,876 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 JNR
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 41,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 39,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,427 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,628 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 25,612 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

Pass 7 May 2019 13,807 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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SA51 JNR is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA51 JNR, 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 10 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 SA51 JNR registered?

SA51 JNR is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SA51 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 JNR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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