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YB66 SPU

2017 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 SPU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 156,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 151,873 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough Both nearside and offside strut top bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 151,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted to a halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted to a halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked where damage is to the inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly rough Both nearside and offside strut top bearings (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 146,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 146,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted to a halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted to a halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 141,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,610 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 107,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread blemish (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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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YB66 SPU is a 2017 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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YB66 SPU is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 5 January 2017.

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