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YE16 DFF

2016 BMW I8

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,786 mi
Last recorded50,786 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 DFF
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 50,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 37,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 34,844 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, advise replace soon as possible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 23,376 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,882 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 19,882 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 16,031 miles

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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YE16 DFF is a 2016 BMW I8 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 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 YE16 DFF, 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 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE16 DFF registered?

YE16 DFF is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is YE16 DFF safe to buy?

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