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YF16 RWJ

2016 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 RWJ
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 56,163 miles

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,139 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 44,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 28,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 25,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 19,193 miles

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

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

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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YF16 RWJ is a 2016 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF16 RWJ, 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 YF16 RWJ registered?

YF16 RWJ is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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