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BMW I3 (2022)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 406 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests (2024)

406

Avg Mileage

20,847 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£945

Is the 2022 BMW I3 reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the BMW brand average of 88%.

At 2 years old, 94% of BMW I3s from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 406 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 20,847 miles.

How does the 2022 BMW I3 compare?

Rank among all 2022 cars596th out of 1,059(top 56%)
Rank among all BMW models272th out of 1,564(top 17%)
vs national average+12% (82% avg)
vs 2022 cars average+0% (94% avg)
vs BMW average+6% (88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2022 BMW I3 has 20,847 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2022 BMW I3 cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Electric, 0cc)
£500
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£945
Per month£79/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

BMW I3 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202294%40620,847 mi
202193%6,80719,684 mi
202093%7,80225,168 mi
201993%7,67632,266 mi
201892%5,87940,834 mi
201790%5,68351,552 mi
201688%3,85255,666 mi
201587%3,53860,342 mi
201489%2,38464,192 mi
201387%23960,737 mi

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About the 2022 BMW I3

The 2022 BMW I3 is a electric with a 0cc electric engine. 406 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2022, the average MOT pass rate is 94%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 20,847 miles at 2 years old, BMW I3 owners cover more miles than the average driver.

What does it cost to own a 2022 BMW I3?

Total estimated annual running cost is £945 (£79/month), broken down as £500 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

BMW I3 Reliability Trend

Newer BMW I3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.

Alternatives to the 2022 BMW I3

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