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YL65 JGU

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,952 mi
Last recorded52,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 JGU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,952 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 52,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,038 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,674 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 16,671 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 15,849 miles

o/s/f outer door handle insecure.

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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YL65 JGU is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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What year was YL65 JGU registered?

YL65 JGU is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is YL65 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 JGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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