2016 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · PF65 XLD
2016 BMW I3 (0.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 87,888 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF65 XLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 87,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF65 XLD 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 (PF65 XLD) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PF65 XLD Mileage History
- 19/09/202372,065 mi
- 22/07/202478,040 mi+5,975 mi
- 24/07/202582,438 mi+4,398 mi
- 24/07/202582,438 mi
- 29/07/202687,888 mi+5,450 mi
Average of roughly 5,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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