2016 BMW I3 Electric · YK66 CCJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 49,253 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just one week prior. That failure identified two critical safety defects regarding the rear tyres having cuts reaching the ply cords, alongside corroded and pitted front brake discs. The fact that these issues were addressed immediately to secure a pass suggests the owner only performs repairs when necessitated by legal requirements. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the car covered 16,181 miles, indicating a pattern of infrequent use. However, this low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components. The December 2023 test at 39,126 miles flagged de-lamination cracking and perishing on both front tyres, which is a common symptom of vehicles that sit for long periods rather than being driven high miles annually. A buyer must physically inspect the front braking system, as the recurring mention of pitting and corrosion on the discs suggests the vehicle sits in damp environments or undergoes very short trips. Given the age and low mileage, the tyres should be checked thoroughly for deep sidewall cracking and flat spots regardless of the remaining tread depth. Furthermore, the suspension bushings and seals should be examined for signs of cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from material hardening of rubber components over a decade.