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AA12 LOU

2016 BMW I3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,956 mi
Last recorded127,956 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW I340,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 LOU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 127,956 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 127,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 124,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 119,625 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 119,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 119,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 76,991 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,722 miles

Front & Rear Registration plates appear to have carbon effect figures.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim of wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW I3?

Based on 67,609 MOT tests across 9,060 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,060
On UK Roads
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AA12 LOU is a 2016 BMW I3 in Grey with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 40,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW I3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA12 LOU registered?

AA12 LOU is a 2016 BMW I3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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