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YE66 SWZ

2016 BMW I3

White Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,261 mi
Last recorded112,261 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 SWZ
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure mirror unit (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 112,173 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure mirror unit (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 92,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside/offside front shock dust covers deteriorated

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2022 70,229 miles

nearside/offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2022 70,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside/offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,184 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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 8 Dec 2020 50,158 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 40,203 miles

Both rear tyre treads very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

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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YE66 SWZ is a 2016 BMW I3 in White with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 40,171 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 10 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE66 SWZ is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 21 December 2016.

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