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Y18 ECO

2019 BMW I8

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,637 mi
Last recorded16,637 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW I815,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 ECO
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2019
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 16,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 15,013 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 14,987 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 10,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 7,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 3,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 3,749 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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Y18 ECO is a 2019 BMW I8 in Orange with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 15,238 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 Y18 ECO, 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 7 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Y18 ECO?

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What year was Y18 ECO registered?

Y18 ECO is a 2019 BMW I8, first registered on 28 January 2019.

Is Y18 ECO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 ECO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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