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SR17 GFU

2017 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,494 mi
Last recorded64,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR17 GFU
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2024 62,484 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,942 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 57,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 36,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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SR17 GFU is a 2017 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 29,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR17 GFU, 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 9 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SR17 GFU registered?

SR17 GFU is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SR17 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR17 GFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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