2016 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · LR16 PNK
2016 BMW I3 (0.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 22 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 108,755 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR16 PNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 108,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR16 PNK 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 (LR16 PNK) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LR16 PNK Mileage History
- 24/09/202487,012 mi
- 08/09/202598,875 mi+11,863 mi
- 25/09/202599,439 mi+564 mi
- 25/09/202599,439 mi
- 24/08/2026108,755 mi+9,316 mi
Average of roughly 11,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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