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Y500 SCB

2016 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,873 mi
Last recorded66,873 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 SCB
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,873 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 49,737 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 44,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 115,377 miles

Offside Front Upper OS strut bearing quite rusty

slight oil leak - back of engine block

Fail 30 Aug 2022 115,372 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS TRE gaiter split all round (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS TRE gaiter poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper OS strut bearing quite rusty

slight oil leak - back of engine block

Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Aug 2020 106,872 miles

Handbrake performance near minimum requirements.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled near to limit. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cambelt age 2014

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction required if first used on or after 1 July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled near to limit. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake performance only 18% (1.2.1 (c))

Slight oil seep from block breather back of engine, oil cap assy also not fully secure. Codes, misfires, inlet control etc. Cambelt age 2014.

cambelt age 2014

Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,813 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD END RUBBER BOOTS PERISHING

PIPE JOINT LEAKING REDUCING PRESSURE OF SCREENWASHERS

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR ALLOYS QUITE BUCKLED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK...BREATHER POD AREA?

VERY RUSTY REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCK CASINGS. BUMP STOPS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS AND PADS VERY RUSTY. REQUIRE RENEWAL ASAP. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE LEVER ON OS REAR CALIPER SIEZED/STIFF. CAUSING BRAKE BIND. REAR DISCS ALSO RUSTY.

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RECOMMEND RENEWAL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR WHEELS QUITE BUCKLED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,219 miles

1. Catalyst core is rattling and emissions are beginning to be affected. recommend attention. Fixings are very rusty.

2. Cambelt age unknown. Quite critical on this 16v engine. Recommend attention.

3. Brake fluid appears dirty/old in reservoir. Recommend BF change.

4. Both rear alloy wheels are quite buckled.

5. Rubber gaiters on track rods and arb links perishing.

6. Handbrake travel, Rusty condition of discs and pads need to be considered.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,180 miles

Nearside Rear slight rim buckle

Fail 3 Sep 2016 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGES AND NSR RIM BUCKLED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS FRONT ALSO WORN LOW...TRACKING REQ'D? (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe had popped off. (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,613 miles

NSR ALLOY QUITE BUCKLED

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,613 miles

NSR ALLOY QUITE BUCKLED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,491 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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Y500 SCB is a 2016 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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Y500 SCB is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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