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V5 JAH

2017 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 JAH
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 37,148 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 6 Jun 2024 33,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 33,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 27,117 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 27,103 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 22,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 3,426 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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V5 JAH is a 2017 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V5 JAH, 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 V5 JAH registered?

V5 JAH is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is V5 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 JAH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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