2022 BMW I3 Electric · KSL 217

The latest MOT test conducted on 8 December 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that, at the time of inspection, the vehicle met all statutory safety and environmental requirements. Given the absence of recorded failures or advisories in the available history, the maintenance trend appears stable, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition without recurring mechanical issues. The vehicle has covered 48,191 miles over approximately four years, averaging roughly 12,048 miles per annum. This usage rate is considerably higher than the UK average for this vehicle type, indicating a high-intensity duty cycle. From a mechanical perspective, this accelerated mileage means that consumables and wear-and-tear components, such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre treads, will have reached their wear limits sooner than on a low-mileage example. The electric powertrain and battery cycles have also been more heavily utilised, which warrants a thorough review of the vehicle's overall health. Since the MOT record is clean, the physical inspection should focus on high-mileage wear and typical age-related degradation. Pay close attention to the tyres, specifically looking for uneven wear patterns across the tread which could indicate wheel misalignment or worn suspension components. Given the mileage, check the condition of the brake discs for scoring or thinning and ensure the calipers are not binding, although regenerative braking often preserves these components on electric vehicles. During a test drive, listen for any knocks or clunks from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest that the rubber bushes are beginning to perish. Furthermore, verify the service history to ensure that calendar-based maintenance has been performed. This includes checking the brake fluid moisture content and the health of the 12V auxiliary battery, which is critical for the vehicle's electronics and charging systems. Inspect the cabin filters and wiper blades for wear. Finally, confirm that the charging port and cable are in good condition and that the battery state of health is consistent with the recorded mileage to ensure no premature degradation has occurred due to the high annual usage.