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WD16 VGV

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,456 mi
Last recorded134,456 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 VGV
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,456 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 134,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 121,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure not likely to fall off (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 121,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure not likely to fall off (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 155/70/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/60/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 114,240 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2023 114,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 97,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,485 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 19,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,337 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shockabsorber dust cover split

Fail 17 Jul 2019 19,320 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shockabsorber dust cover split

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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WD16 VGV is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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What year was WD16 VGV registered?

WD16 VGV is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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