2015 BMW I3 Electric · AO65 OAU
2015 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 16 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 79,041 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO65 OAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 79,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO65 OAU 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 2015 BMW I3 (AO65 OAU) between February 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AO65 OAU Mileage History
- 21/02/202258,436 mi
- 17/02/202363,704 mi+5,268 mi
- 13/02/202469,379 mi+5,675 mi
- 14/02/202469,380 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/202579,041 mi+9,661 mi
Average of roughly 6,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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