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VAS 7

2018 BMW I8

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,343 mi
Last recorded33,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW I822,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 7
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 33,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 29,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 29,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 25,850 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 25,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 - ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 19,965 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 15,468 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 12,171 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 12,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 9,367 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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VAS 7 is a 2018 BMW I8 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,023 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 VAS 7, 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 8 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAS 7 registered?

VAS 7 is a 2018 BMW I8, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is VAS 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 7 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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