2016 BMW I8 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · 71 CR
2016 BMW I8 (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 50,245 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW I8
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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71 CR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 50,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
71 CR 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 2016 BMW I8 (71 CR) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
71 CR Mileage History
- 18/07/202345,554 mi
- 04/07/202446,094 mi+540 mi
- 22/11/202446,564 mi+470 mi
- 21/10/202550,245 mi+3,681 mi
- 22/10/202550,245 mi
Average of roughly 2,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Door Strut FailureModerate
The lightweight carbon-fibre and aluminium dihedral butterfly doors rely on high-pressure gas damper struts hidden within the front wings. Over time, gas pressure escapes, causing the doors to drop unexpectedly or feel excessively heavy to lift.
- REx Fuel Pressure SensorModerate
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- Steering Rack KnockModerate
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