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SIW 505

2015 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 505
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 48,186 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 45,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,247 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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SIW 505 is a 2015 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SIW 505, 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 SIW 505 registered?

SIW 505 is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is SIW 505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 505 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIW 505 have outstanding finance?

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