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SV16 ZZW

2016 BMW I8

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,908 mi
Last recorded42,908 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 ZZW
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 42,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 36,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 35,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum (215/45R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (215/45R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 31,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 24,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 13,923 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 13,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 12,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 10,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 5,195 miles

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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SV16 ZZW is a 2016 BMW I8 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 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 SV16 ZZW, 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 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV16 ZZW registered?

SV16 ZZW is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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The MOT history for SV16 ZZW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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