2019 BMW I3 Electric · LC19 FMY

The 2019 BMW i3 presents a wholly clean MOT record, with every test since March 2022 passing on the first attempt and recording zero defects, advisories, or failures. The most recent test, conducted on 5 August 2025 at 11,325 miles, was a straight pass with no issues flagged whatsoever. This is a rare and highly favourable outcome. The maintenance trend is unambiguously stable and, given the complete absence of any recorded defect across four consecutive tests, it suggests the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order with no emerging wear, corrosion, or component degradation concerns. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2022 test at 5,295 miles and the August 2025 test at 11,325 miles, the car covered just 6,030 miles over approximately three years and five months, averaging roughly 1,618 miles per year. The intervals between tests are consistent, with no sudden jumps in recorded mileage that would suggest long periods of disuse followed by heavy use, or vice versa. The annual distance has remained steady and minimal, indicating the vehicle has been used almost exclusively for short, local journeys rather than sustained motorway driving. The data set is sparse in volume, only four tests over four years, but it is entirely clean, leaving no gaps or anomalies to scrutinise. Despite the unblemished record, the low-mileage, short-journey usage pattern warrants a careful physical inspection. Electric vehicles like the i3 are particularly susceptible to issues that MOT tests do not always capture in depth, such as battery health degradation, charging port condition, and the state of the high-voltage cabling. A buyer should verify the battery's state of health through BMW's diagnostic software rather than relying solely on the MOT pass. The 12-volt auxiliary battery should also be checked, as infrequent use can cause it to deteriorate even when the high-voltage pack remains functional. On the mechanical side, low-mileage vehicles can develop problems that higher-mileage examples do not. Tyres may show flat-spotting or sidewall perishing from prolonged standing, and brake discs can develop surface corrosion from lack of regular use, even if they passed the MOT. Suspension bushes and dampers may deteriorate from age rather than wear, so a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension components is advisable. The exhaust system, though minimal on an i3, should still be checked for corrosion at joints and mounting points. Overall, the MOT record is as strong as any buyer could hope for, but the usage pattern demands a targeted physical inspection to confirm that age and inactivity have not introduced hidden defects.