2015 BMW I3 Electric · NE03 ALE

The 2015 BMW i3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 27 May 2025 at 27,765 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior to that, the November 2024 tests showed a clean pass on the 18th at 27,171 miles, following a failed attempt two days earlier on the 16th at identical mileage with no defects logged. That failure with zero recorded faults points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. The vehicle has carried a clean MOT slate across every completed test since at least November 2022. Mileage sits low for an eleven-year-old car. The record shows 21,620 miles in November 2022, rising to 24,341 by November 2023, then 27,171 by November 2024, and 27,765 in May 2025. That averages roughly 2,500 miles per year. The gap between the November 2024 and May 2025 tests added only 594 miles, indicating the car spent long periods stationary. Sparse history with no advisories means wear on consumables and structure went unflagged by testers, not that it is absent. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related issues the MOT never captured. Low use and standing invite degraded suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and corroded brake discs from lack of rotation. The i3's aluminium structure and CFRP body resist rust, but check mounting points and subframes for corrosion. Given the clean record and minimal mileage, previous owners likely kept basic statutory testing current but may have skipped interim maintenance. Verify battery health, brake caliper freedom, and tyre sidewall condition before purchase.