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ET02 HER

2017 BMW I8

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,671 mi
Last recorded64,671 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 HER
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,671 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 64,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 51,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 44,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 38,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 32,998 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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ET02 HER is a 2017 BMW I8 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET02 HER, 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 ET02 HER registered?

ET02 HER is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is ET02 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 HER shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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