2016 BMW I81.5L HYBRID ELECTRIC

This 2016 BMW I8 passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 with no recorded defects, which is a positive signal for current roadworthiness. The vehicle has covered only 32,987 miles over approximately ten years, averaging around 3,300 miles annually—this is low mileage that suggests the car has spent considerable periods inactive or has been driven very sparingly. The historical MOT record shows a clear pattern of tyre wear that emerged and then resolved. Between early 2021 and March 2022, the MOT testers recorded that all four tyres were worn close to the legal limit, with edge wear noted on both fronts and rears. By the January 2020 test, no such advisories were present. This suggests the tyres were replaced or rotated sometime after March 2022, and the issue has not recurred in the subsequent two passes in 2024 and 2025. The absence of any defects or advisories in the last two years indicates the condition trend is stable to improving. The low annual mileage is a double-edged consideration. It suggests the car has not endured heavy wear on consumables or drivetrain components, which is favourable. However, extended periods of inactivity can lead to deterioration in other areas—battery degradation in electric or hybrid systems, fluid oxidation, brake corrosion, and suspension stiffness are all risks when vehicles sit unused for long intervals.