2016 BMW I8 1.5L Hybrid electric · YF16 URS
2016 BMW I8 (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 45,981 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I8
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF16 URS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 45,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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YF16 URS 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 I8 (YF16 URS) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YF16 URS Mileage History
- 21/07/202331,807 mi
- 02/08/202332,496 mi+689 mi
- 09/07/202437,753 mi+5,257 mi
- 07/07/202541,270 mi+3,517 mi
- 14/07/202645,981 mi+4,711 mi
Average of roughly 4,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Door Strut FailureModerate
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- REx Fuel Pressure SensorModerate
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- Steering Rack KnockModerate
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