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WV17 RLU

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,532 mi
Last recorded70,532 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 RLU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 70,532 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,549 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 66,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 62,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 59,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 56,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,999 miles

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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WV17 RLU is a 2017 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV17 RLU registered?

WV17 RLU is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is WV17 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 RLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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