2015 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · YB65 BBJ
2015 BMW I3 (0.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 18 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 65,473 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB65 BBJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 65,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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YB65 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW I3 (YB65 BBJ) between October 2018 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
YB65 BBJ Mileage History
- 26/10/201814,269 mi
- 22/10/201922,109 mi+7,840 mi
- 13/11/201922,117 mi+8 mi
- 12/11/202031,197 mi+9,080 mi
- 10/11/202136,983 mi+5,786 mi
- 10/11/202244,512 mi+7,529 mi
- 09/11/202351,713 mi+7,201 mi
- 06/11/202456,224 mi+4,511 mi
- 25/09/202665,473 mi+9,249 mi
Average of roughly 6,469 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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