CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV17 BXU

2017 BMW I3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 647cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,056 mi
Last recorded44,056 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW I339,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 BXU
MakeBMW
ModelI3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine647cc
View full BMW I3 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,141 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 28,708 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 28,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,799 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,486 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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
Full BMW I3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV17 BXU is a 2017 BMW I3 in Blue with a 647cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW I3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 39,962 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 9 years old, this BMW I3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV17 BXU?

You can check the full history of OV17 BXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV17 BXU registered?

OV17 BXU is a 2017 BMW I3, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is OV17 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV17 BXU 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.

Does OV17 BXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV17 BXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.