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W122 LYA

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,719 mi
Last recorded25,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 25,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 23,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 20,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 17,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perrished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perrished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 12,829 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 12,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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W122 LYA is a 2017 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W122 LYA registered?

W122 LYA is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is W122 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 LYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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