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YL16 UZX

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,292 mi
Last recorded66,292 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 UZX
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,292 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 66,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 66,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 65,084 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,529 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 49,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,907 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,063 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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YL16 UZX is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL16 UZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 UZX registered?

YL16 UZX is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is YL16 UZX safe to buy?

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