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SM17 AHE

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 AHE
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,851 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 97,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,099 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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SM17 AHE is a 2017 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM17 AHE registered?

SM17 AHE is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 12 May 2017.

Is SM17 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 AHE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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