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SM17 YCN

2017 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,287 mi
Last recorded52,287 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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 YCN
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 52,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 41,888 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 24,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 9,042 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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SM17 YCN is a 2017 BMW I3 in Blue with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

How do I check the history of SM17 YCN?

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What year was SM17 YCN registered?

SM17 YCN is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SM17 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 YCN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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