2013 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · YF63 LBY
2013 BMW I3 (0.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 22 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 75,116 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF63 LBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 75,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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YF63 LBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW I3 (YF63 LBY) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YF63 LBY Mileage History
- 21/12/202269,077 mi
- 24/10/202370,086 mi+1,009 mi
- 16/11/202473,339 mi+3,253 mi
- 12/11/202575,113 mi+1,774 mi
- 12/11/202575,116 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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