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W5 RUH

2017 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,322 mi
Last recorded54,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RUH
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,322 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 31 May 2024 45,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 36,432 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Screw in Tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,292 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 10,463 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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W5 RUH is a 2017 BMW I3 in Silver 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 W5 RUH registered?

W5 RUH is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 17 January 2017.

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