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VE66 KUW

2016 BMW I8

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,981 mi
Last recorded57,981 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 KUW
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,734 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Tyre all round wearing low, 3mm.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 28,499 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 22,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 20,033 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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VE66 KUW is a 2016 BMW I8 in Red with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE66 KUW, 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 VE66 KUW registered?

VE66 KUW is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is VE66 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 KUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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