2019 BMW I3 Electric · SC19 YKK
2019 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 18 Jun 2019. Recorded mileage 50,610 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
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- Common Faults
SC19 YKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 50,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC19 YKK Mileage History
- 11/06/202435,814 mi
- 12/06/202435,814 mi
- 14/06/202544,819 mi+9,005 mi
- 08/07/202650,608 mi+5,789 mi
- 15/07/202650,610 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC19 YKK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 BMW I3 (SC19 YKK) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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Our Verdict
This 2019 BMW i3 (SC19YKK) is a reasonable electric car purchase provided the recent coil spring failures have been properly repaired. The clean earlier MOT record is reassuring, but the July 2026 failure for broken springs on both front offside and rear offside corners needs verification before you commit.
Before buying, insist on proof that the offside front and offside rear coil springs flagged as fractured at the 8 July 2026 failure (50,608 miles) were replaced, since the car passed the very next day on 15 July 2026 at 50,610 miles — this suggests a rapid repair, but you should confirm new parts and a receipt. Check the service history for evidence of suspension and tyre maintenance, as the 2024 failures showed the nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm and the offside rear at 1.6mm, indicating tyres were allowed to wear to the legal limit.
As a pure electric BMW i3, this vehicle attracts zero road tax and benefits from low 'fuel' costs compared with petrol or diesel cars, though home charging rates and public charger fees will vary. Insurance group details are not provided in the data, but electric BMWs typically sit in moderate groups; maintenance is simplified by the absence of engine oil, cambelts, and exhaust systems, though suspension and tyre wear remain cost factors as seen in the MOT history. Estimated annual running costs including electricity, tax, insurance, and typical maintenance are around £700-£900.
Specifically inspect the offside front and offside rear suspension corners where coil springs were recorded as fractured or broken at the 8 July 2026 MOT (50,608 miles); confirm new springs are fitted and look for any associated damage to tyres or wishbones. Review the condition of all four tyres closely, as the June 2024 MOT showed nearside front outer worn to less than 1mm, offside rear at 1.6mm, and nearside rear below 1.6mm — uneven wear may point to alignment or suspension issues. A general inspection of brake discs and cabin electronics is also wise on a 2019 EV of this mileage.
The white 2019 BMW i3 registered SC19YKK shows 50,610 miles as of its most recent July 2026 MOT pass, which is modest for a seven-year-old electric vehicle. Its history includes two MOT failures — one in June 2024 for tyre tread issues and one in July 2026 for fractured coil springs — but all other annual tests from 2024 to 2026 passed with no defects recorded. As an electric vehicle it benefits from zero-emission status and lower day-to-day running costs than a petrol equivalent. No aggregate model reliability data was available, so assessment is based solely on this car's own MOT record.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the BMW i3, so this assessment relies entirely on the individual history of SC19YKK.
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