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W1 MLY

2016 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,416 mi
Last recorded39,416 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 MLY
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 39,415 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Tiny stone chip with hair line crack. Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 33,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 17,414 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2022 6,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 6,900 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 6,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 6,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 5,809 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 5,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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W1 MLY is a 2016 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W1 MLY, 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 W1 MLY registered?

W1 MLY is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is W1 MLY safe to buy?

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