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VR04 CAT

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,949 mi
Last recorded49,949 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR04 CAT
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 45,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,265 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 23,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 16,370 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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VR04 CAT is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 40,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW I3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of VR04 CAT?

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What year was VR04 CAT registered?

VR04 CAT is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is VR04 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR04 CAT 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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