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YF63 ZLV

2013 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW I347,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 ZLV
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 99,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 99,597 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,321 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 85,319 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 75,770 miles

VIN through windscreen obscured causing delay in finding original VIN number. Advise VIN number through widescreen is made visible to save further delays in future..

Fail 24 Apr 2023 75,726 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

VIN through windscreen obscured causing delay in finding original VIN number. Advise VIN number through widescreen is made visible to save further delays in future..

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,841 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,591 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,591 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,024 miles

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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YF63 ZLV is a 2013 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 47,627 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 13 years old, this BMW I3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF63 ZLV registered?

YF63 ZLV is a 2013 BMW I3, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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The MOT history for YF63 ZLV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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