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YR16 FXK

2016 BMW I8

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,634 mi
Last recorded51,634 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 FXK
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,634 miles

under trays and engine covers

Fail 6 Jan 2026 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers

Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,850 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,037 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,331 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 36,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 17,497 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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YR16 FXK is a 2016 BMW I8 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR16 FXK, 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.

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What year was YR16 FXK registered?

YR16 FXK is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YR16 FXK 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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