2016 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric · BJ66 OJR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in November 2025, but the recent MOT history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The November 2025 test at 82,055 miles showed a failure due to a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber and multiple tyre failures across all four corners. While the car passed just two days later after these repairs, the presence of a supplementary restraint system warning lamp on the failure report indicates a critical safety fault was only addressed immediately before the retest. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 60,636 miles in November 2023 to 69,906 miles in November 2024, and finally to 82,056 miles by late 2025. This regularity suggests the car is used for regular commuting rather than sitting for long periods, though the frequency of the MOT failures suggests that the owner neglected basic wear-and-tear items between the annual testing intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly to ensure the replacement shock absorber was fitted correctly and that no further leaks are present. The November 2025 failure highlighted four tyres being at the legal limit or below, indicating a history of delaying replacements which necessitates a check of the current remaining tread for uneven wear. Additionally, the windscreen has appeared as a defect in both 2024 and 2025; the glass should be inspected for chips or cracks that could compromise structural integrity or driver visibility. Finally, verify that the SRS warning lamp has been properly cleared, as any residual fault in the airbag system represents a significant safety risk.