2014 BMW I3 Electric · DC04 OLT
2014 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 47,558 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC04 OLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 47,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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DC04 OLT 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 2014 BMW I3 (DC04 OLT) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DC04 OLT Mileage History
- 23/02/202232,442 mi
- 21/02/202336,080 mi+3,638 mi
- 27/02/202440,296 mi+4,216 mi
- 04/04/202544,069 mi+3,773 mi
- 07/04/202647,558 mi+3,489 mi
Average of roughly 3,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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