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SIG 3980

2014 BMW I3

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,215 mi
Last recorded113,215 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW I347,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 3980
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 101,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,611 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,569 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 86,569 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,612 miles

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

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 29 May 2019 58,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 58,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,533 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,575 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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SIG 3980 is a 2014 BMW I3 in Orange with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 47,776 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 12 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIG 3980 registered?

SIG 3980 is a 2014 BMW I3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is SIG 3980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 3980 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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