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SJ16 MGY

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 MGY
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 52,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,344 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 44,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 36,223 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 36,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,955 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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SJ16 MGY is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

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What year was SJ16 MGY registered?

SJ16 MGY is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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