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YG16 XFY

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,857 mi
Last recorded22,857 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 XFY
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 22,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 20,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 15,168 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 15,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (measures 1mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 5,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 5,378 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsf osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 5,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 4,141 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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YG16 XFY is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG16 XFY, 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 YG16 XFY registered?

YG16 XFY is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is YG16 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 XFY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 XFY have outstanding finance?

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