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WV16 YNY

2016 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 YNY
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,911 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to the wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 75,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,915 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 68,914 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,307 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 65,307 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,580 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 57,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,974 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 51,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,647 miles

Both front tyre treads are starting to crack slightly

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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WV16 YNY is a 2016 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV16 YNY registered?

WV16 YNY is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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