2015 BMW I3 Electric · YL15 YSD
2015 BMW I3 (electric). First registered 07 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 33,491 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW I3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL15 YSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 33,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
YL15 YSD 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 2015 BMW I3 (YL15 YSD) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YL15 YSD Mileage History
- 19/07/202223,776 mi
- 04/04/202324,853 mi+1,077 mi
- 12/04/202427,411 mi+2,558 mi
- 14/08/202531,111 mi+3,700 mi
- 11/08/202633,491 mi+2,380 mi
Average of roughly 2,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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