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YL16 USM

2016 BMW I3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,925 mi
Last recorded64,925 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 USM
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,311 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 48,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 40,558 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 28,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,229 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 24,229 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 18,153 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 USM is a 2016 BMW I3 in Black with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USM registered?

YL16 USM is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is YL16 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 USM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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