2014 BMW I3 Electric · HRZ 20
2014 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 17 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 38,516 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HRZ 20 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 38,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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HRZ 20 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 (HRZ 20) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
HRZ 20 Mileage History
- 15/01/202225,807 mi
- 14/01/202329,323 mi+3,516 mi
- 01/02/202431,630 mi+2,307 mi
- 05/02/202537,061 mi+5,431 mi
- 02/02/202638,516 mi+1,455 mi
Average of roughly 3,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW i3 (I01)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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