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YA14 VLM

2014 BMW I8

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW I834,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 42,641 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 42,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 99W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 99W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,291 miles

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

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

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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YA14 VLM is a 2014 BMW I8 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 34,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA14 VLM, 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 12 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA14 VLM registered?

YA14 VLM is a 2014 BMW I8, first registered on 16 July 2014.

Is YA14 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA14 VLM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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