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EA17 LFR

2017 BMW I8

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,799 mi
Last recorded41,799 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 LFR
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 41,799 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 41,799 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 35,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 27,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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EA17 LFR is a 2017 BMW I8 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA17 LFR, 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 EA17 LFR registered?

EA17 LFR is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is EA17 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 LFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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