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YL16 URU

2016 BMW I3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,734 mi
Last recorded47,734 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 URU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 47,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 47,007 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 44,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 41,609 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 41,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 36,950 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 31,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 26,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 20,469 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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YL16 URU is a 2016 BMW I3 in Silver with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 URU registered?

YL16 URU is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is YL16 URU safe to buy?

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