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VK15 PLJ

2015 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW I344,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 53,074 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 52,993 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 44,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 44,368 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,414 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 33,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,017 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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VK15 PLJ is a 2015 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,520 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 11 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK15 PLJ registered?

VK15 PLJ is a 2015 BMW I3, first registered on 6 April 2015.

Is VK15 PLJ safe to buy?

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