2016 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · YF66 FWN
2016 BMW I3 (0.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 09 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 132,388 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF66 FWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 132,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF66 FWN 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 (YF66 FWN) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 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 (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YF66 FWN Mileage History
- 24/07/2023112,481 mi
- 23/07/2024125,136 mi+12,655 mi
- 15/07/2025131,975 mi+6,839 mi
- 13/09/2025132,048 mi+73 mi
- 14/09/2026132,388 mi+340 mi
Average of roughly 6,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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