2016 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · DT65 BDU
2016 BMW I3 (0.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 41,079 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DT65 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 41,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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DT65 BDU 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 I3 (DT65 BDU) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
DT65 BDU Mileage History
- 06/07/202223,017 mi
- 17/08/202335,516 mi+12,499 mi
- 01/11/202335,629 mi+113 mi
- 29/10/202438,430 mi+2,801 mi
- 28/10/202541,079 mi+2,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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