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Y70 DGE

2017 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,742 mi
Last recorded70,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 DGE
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 70,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing and wearing on edge 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing and wearing on edge 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 70,741 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing and wearing on edge 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing and wearing on edge 155/70R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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Y70 DGE is a 2017 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

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What year was Y70 DGE registered?

Y70 DGE is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is Y70 DGE safe to buy?

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