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SS03 WAS

2015 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,957 mi
Last recorded51,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I831,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 WAS
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,797 miles

full under cover fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2024 40,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 40,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 37,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 36,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 36,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 16,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SS03 WAS is a 2015 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,286 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 SS03 WAS, 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 11 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SS03 WAS registered?

SS03 WAS is a 2015 BMW I8, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is SS03 WAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS03 WAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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