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XBZ 8

2016 BMW I8

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,958 mi
Last recorded100,958 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 8
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 100,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,181 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,868 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,867 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,335 miles

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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XBZ 8 is a 2016 BMW I8 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBZ 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBZ 8?

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What year was XBZ 8 registered?

XBZ 8 is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is XBZ 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBZ 8 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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