2019 BMW I3 Electric · DO19 FFJ
2019 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 13/08/2019. Recorded mileage 44,408 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Year
- 2019
- Engine
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DO19 FFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 44,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DO19 FFJ Mileage History
- 11/08/202223,853 mi
- 25/07/202334,448 mi+10,595 mi
- 25/07/202334,448 mi
- 16/07/202440,245 mi+5,797 mi
- 12/08/202544,408 mi+4,163 mi
Average of roughly 6,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DO19 FFJ 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 2019 BMW I3 (DO19 FFJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2019 BMW i3 (DO19FFJ) is a reasonable used electric car buy, but budget for consumables that were flagged at the 2023 MOT. Its recent test history is clean, though the 2023 failure shows it was previously neglected on tyres, brakes and screen washers.
Ask the seller for proof that the 2023 MOT failures were properly addressed — receipts for four tyres, front brake pads and discs, and windscreen washer repair would confirm the work was done to a good standard rather than just to pass the retest. Because this is an electric BMW, also request the service history showing battery health checks and any firmware updates, as these are key to retained value on a 2019 EV. Use the 2023 advisories to negotiate; even though fixed, the fact all four tyres and brakes were at limit suggests the car was run on a tight maintenance budget for a period.
As a pure electric vehicle, DO19FFJ benefits from zero road tax and low 'fuel' costs versus petrol or diesel, with home charging typically far cheaper than public networks. Insurance group data is not provided, but BMW i3 models generally sit in moderate groups for their size due to specialist parts and battery tech. Typical annual running cost including electricity, insurance, tyres and routine maintenance is estimated at £600-£900, though replacement tyres and brake components seen at 34k miles can push this up if deferred.
The 2023 MOT failure listed all four tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edge, front inner brake pads at 2mm and corroded front discs, plus a failed windscreen washer and stone-damaged screen — inspect the current tyres for even wear, check front brake pad thickness and disc condition, and verify washers work and the screen is undamaged. Although the 2024 and 2025 tests recorded no defects, physically confirm the brake discs are not corroding again given the earlier note at 34,448 miles. As an electric car, also inspect the charging port, cable condition and the high-voltage battery casing for any warning lights or reported faults not captured in MOT data.
The vehicle is a black 2019 all-electric BMW i3 first registered in August 2019, with 44,408 miles recorded at its last MOT in August 2025. MOT records show a clean pass in 2025 and 2024, but a failure on 25 July 2023 for worn tyres all round, thin front inner brake pads, corroded front discs and a non-working washer, all corrected the same day. With no aggregate model reliability data available, assessment rests on this car's own history, which suggests average use and no recurring structural or mechanical faults.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the BMW i3, so this assessment is based solely on the individual history of DO19FFJ.
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