2017 BMW I3 i3 Range Extender

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible missing exterior door panels support the SIDE damage code; however, the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The visible side has significant collision-related damage. The outer door skins and exterior trim are missing from both the front and rear doors on the photographed side, exposing the internal door frames, window mechanisms, wiring, and reinforcement structures. A black strip-like component is also hanging below the rocker area near the center of the side. Several light-colored scuffs and superficial abrasions are present on the lower portions of the visible doors and adjacent lower body. The VIN decodes as a 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender hatchback, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is identified as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with an electric motor and a 0.6-liter, two-cylinder gasoline engine, paired with a single-speed automatic transmission. The decoded vehicle has five doors, four seats, and left-hand drive. NHTSA records show three recalls associated with this make, model, and year: a frontal air-bag control-unit software recall, a fuel-tank vent-line chafing recall applicable to i3 Range Extender vehicles, and a seat-mounted side-air-bag inflator recall. The completion status of these recalls should be verified with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase. The documented damage is primarily concentrated on the photographed side and involves substantial replacement of exterior door components. The condition of concealed structural, electrical, restraint, battery, and mechanical systems is not established by these findings and should be confirmed through a thorough physical inspection and functional testing.