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BMW I32016 · 0.6L HYBRID ELECTRIC

DR02 ADA

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2016 BMW I3 — HYBRID ELECTRIC, 647cc. This vehicle has 142,761 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2016
Engine
647cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline from a period of perfection. The most recent test in February 2026 at 142,761 miles resulted in a pass despite an advisory for a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly. This indicates that while the car meets minimum safety standards, consumable components are beginning to require attention. The mileage profile reflects high intensity use for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per annum. There is a significant jump of 16,215 miles recorded between November 2022 and February 2024, followed by a rapid accumulation of 14,139 miles in the 13-month period between the January 2025 test and the February 2026 test. This consistent high-mileage pattern puts accelerated strain on the suspension components, bushings, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must physically inspect the wheels and suspension geometry, as the 2022 failure highlighted a badly distorted nearside rear wheel and a slightly distorted nearside front wheel. The uneven tyre wear noted in 2026 suggests a potential lingering alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and the structural integrity of the underbody is essential to ensure the heavy usage cycle has not led to premature fatigue or corrosion.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline from a period of perfection. The most recent test in February 2026 at 142,761 miles resulted in a pass despite an advisory for a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly. This indicates that while the car meets minimum safety standards, consumable components are beginning to require attention. The mileage profile reflects high intensity use for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,000 miles per annum. There is a significant jump of 16,215 miles recorded between November 2022 and February 2024, followed by a rapid accumulation of 14,139 miles in the 13-month period between the January 2025 test and the February 2026 test. This consistent high-mileage pattern puts accelerated strain on the suspension components, bushings, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must physically inspect the wheels and suspension geometry, as the 2022 failure highlighted a badly distorted nearside rear wheel and a slightly distorted nearside front wheel. The uneven tyre wear noted in 2026 suggests a potential lingering alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and the structural integrity of the underbody is essential to ensure the heavy usage cycle has not led to premature fatigue or corrosion.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW I3 (DR02 ADA) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2022 and February 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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