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V3 SMF

2017 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,735 mi
Last recorded55,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 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

RegistrationV3 SMF
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,735 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 55,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 44,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - Perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - Perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 29,369 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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V3 SMF is a 2017 BMW I3 in Blue with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was V3 SMF registered?

V3 SMF is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 10 January 2017.

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