2021 BMW I3Electric

The 2021 BMW i3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 16,705 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from the prior 5 November 2024 examination at 12,203 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories or failures indicates the previous keeper maintained the vehicle to a satisfactory standard. The recorded mileage reflects light use for a five-year-old vehicle. Between November 2024 and October 2025 the car covered only 4,502 miles, averaging roughly 3,341 miles per year across its life. Such low accumulation suggests predominantly short urban journeys or extended periods of standing, though the DVSA data shows no gaps in testing and no sudden mileage spikes that would hint at neglected high-load driving. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. Low-mileage EVs like this i3 often sit unused for weeks, which can permit tyre flat-spotting, brake disc corrosion, and degraded 12-volt battery health unseen by the MOT. The tester noted no suspension bushes, coil spring, or structural integrity concerns, yet standing-related wear on brake calipers and perished rubber components remains a practical risk absent from the clean advisories. Given the sparse but clean history, focus the viewing on underbody corrosion, brake binding after storage, and tyre sidewall condition. The absence of recurring faults points to responsible ownership, but the low annual distance means consumable ageing rather than mechanical fatigue is the likely issue a new owner will confront first.