2016 BMW i8 1.5 Protonic Red Edition

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: i8
• Trim: Protonic RED Edition
• Version: 1.5 7.1kWh Protonic RED Edition Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr (357 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 18,850 miles
• Fuel: Plug-in hybrid (petrol)
• Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 357 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Four-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 49 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 18,850 miles, this 2016 BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition has covered about 30,400 fewer miles than other 2016 BMW i8 cars. The dealer is asking £39,000, which is £1,356 above the AskCar estimate of £37,644. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 62 BMW i8 cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 8 days. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 2 November 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at Sytner Chigwell BMW in Loughton. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £1,356 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £37,644.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 62 priced BMW i8 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2016 BMW i8 with the 1.5 plug-in hybrid engine is typically advertised at £33,000: the median of the 15 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 BMW i8 has been on sale for at least 8 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 27 October 2026 at £39,000. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 2 November 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 29 October 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 18,190 miles, which matches the advertised 18,850 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 30,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 BMW i8 on AskCar.

Similar cars

5 other 2016 BMW i8 Protonic RED Edition 1.5 plug-in hybrid automatic coupes are for sale at UK dealers, from £29,400 to £41,950, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 BMW i8 Protonic RED Edition, 1.5 plug-in hybrid coupe. Mileage: 8,275 miles. Price: £41,950, £2,950 more than this car. Dealer: Motion8 Prestige Cars in Melton Mowbray. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-i8-2016-7ef9e1762c8f
• 2016 BMW i8 Protonic RED Edition, 1.5 plug-in hybrid coupe, grey. Mileage: 37,501 miles. Price: £33,290, £5,710 less than this car. Dealer: Prime Motors in Hoddesdon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-i8-2016-670db46d24f9
• 2016 BMW i8 Protonic RED Edition, 1.5 plug-in hybrid coupe, silver. Mileage: 49,200 miles. Price: £32,995, £6,005 less than this car. Dealer: ALX Specialist Cars in Ripon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-i8-2016-b5bc4183e0bf