2021 BMW I3 Electric · LS21 UMH
2021 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 31 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 20,085 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS21 UMH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 20,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS21 UMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 BMW I3 (LS21 UMH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LS21 UMH Mileage History
- 28/03/202413,746 mi
- 28/03/202413,746 mi
- 11/03/202516,661 mi+2,915 mi
- 27/03/202620,085 mi+3,424 mi
Average of roughly 3,175 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This is a strong used EV purchase candidate with a largely clean MOT record and sensible mileage for its age. The only blemish is a single 2024 headlamp-aim failure that was corrected and passed on the same day.
Given the electric powertrain, prioritise a verified service history covering the high-voltage battery health check and any software updates BMW recommends for the i3. The 2024 MOT failure was for headlamp aim only and was resolved the same day, so confirm with the seller that the correction was a simple adjustment rather than a sign of a mounting issue. Negotiate on the basis of the clean recent history but factor in that no model-level reliability stats are published for this car, so you are relying on this individual record.
As a pure electric vehicle, the i3 avoids road tax (VED) entirely and benefits from low 'fuel' costs versus petrol or diesel equivalents, though exact insurance group and economy figures are not provided in the data. Typical EV maintenance is reduced as there is no engine oil, cambelt, or exhaust to service, but tyre and brake wear and occasional coolant checks for the battery still apply. Based on the mileage and EV ownership norms, estimated annual running costs including electricity, insurance, and routine maintenance are around £600-£900.
The only MOT failure on record (March 2024) was for nearside and offside headlamp aim too high, so visually confirm both headlamps sit level and the beam pattern is correct, and check for any signs of prior adjustment or bracket damage. With 20,085 miles, inspect the tyres for even wear given the i3's narrow tyre design and check the brake discs for corrosion as EVs use regen braking and discs can surface-rust. As no aggregate weak-point data exists for this model, a general EV inspection of charging port condition and battery state-of-charge behaviour is sensible.
The 2021 BMW i3 (LS21UMH) is a black, fully electric hatchback first registered in March 2021 with 20,085 miles recorded at its latest MOT in March 2026. MOT history shows three consecutive passes with no defects and one same-day fail/pass in 2024 for headlamp aim being too high on both sides. With no aggregate model reliability data available, the individual history is the best indicator and it points to a well-maintained, low-risk example.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the BMW i3, so this assessment relies solely on the individual vehicle's recorded history.
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