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EA05 OKA

2017 BMW I8

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OKA
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,418 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 40,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 32,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,431 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 15,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 14,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW I8?

Based on 18,763 MOT tests across 2,827 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
3,777
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
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EA05 OKA is a 2017 BMW I8 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 29,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA05 OKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW I8 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW I8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA05 OKA registered?

EA05 OKA is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is EA05 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 OKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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