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SM17 UFS

2017 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,168 mi
Last recorded46,168 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 UFS
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 46,163 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,371 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 36,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,356 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 32,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,768 miles

3 tyres badly cracked(n/s/r ok)

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,438 miles

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Fail 27 Aug 2020 25,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Jun 2020

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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 UFS is a 2017 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM17 UFS registered?

SM17 UFS is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is SM17 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 UFS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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