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FJ17 YEK

2017 BMW I8

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I829,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YEK
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 138,501 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 119,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 72,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,203 miles

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

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

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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FJ17 YEK 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 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 FJ17 YEK, 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 FJ17 YEK registered?

FJ17 YEK is a 2017 BMW I8, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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