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YE16 ELJ

2016 BMW I8

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 69,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,569 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated tyre pressure warning on dash / check and reset (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,554 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 ELJ is a 2016 BMW I8 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YE16 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

YE16 ELJ is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is YE16 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 ELJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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