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YL18 MBO

2018 BMW I3

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW I332,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 MBO
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp with oil

Fail 18 Jan 2025 81,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp with oil

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,428 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 50,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,942 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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YL18 MBO is a 2018 BMW I3 in Red with a 600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 32,994 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 8 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL18 MBO registered?

YL18 MBO is a 2018 BMW I3, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is YL18 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 MBO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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