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VSU 488

2017 BMW I3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,874 mi
Last recorded62,874 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 488
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 48,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,421 miles

both front tyres cracking on the tread depth

Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,816 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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VSU 488 is a 2017 BMW I3 in White with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 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 VSU 488?

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What year was VSU 488 registered?

VSU 488 is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is VSU 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 488 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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