2017 BMW I3

The vehicle is a 2017 BMW i3 hatchback/liftback, identified by VIN WBY1Z6C33HV950269. NHTSA decoding identifies it as a battery-electric vehicle with a single-speed automatic transmission, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. The decoded vehicle information lists a 170-hp electric drive system, five doors, four seats, and left-hand drive. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and classifies the primary damage as “REAR END.” The visible evidence supports the stated rear-end damage code through substantial missing and broken rear exterior components. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photos. Severe damage is concentrated at the left rear corner and rear hatch. The left rear lamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity with exposed mounting points and internal components. The left rear bumper cover is absent or broken away, exposing underlying components and mounting areas. Large sections of the exterior rear hatch paneling, trim, and lower hatch covering are also missing, exposing the hatch’s internal structure, mounting hardware, and irregular broken edges. The supplied findings do not establish the condition of the underlying body structure, rear impact absorbers, electrical wiring, high-voltage battery system, hatch operation, or other mechanical and safety systems. A thorough physical inspection and diagnostic assessment will be required before repair or purchase decisions are made. NHTSA recall information lists recall 17V720000 for certain 2014–2018 BMW i3 vehicles concerning driver air-bag control-unit software and increased injury risk for an unbelted small adult driver in a frontal crash. Recall 16V914000 concerns seat-mounted side-air-bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer. Recall 17V088000 concerns the fuel-vent line on certain i3 REx hybrid-electric vehicles; the decoded VIN identifies this vehicle as a battery-electric vehicle, so applicability of that REx-specific recall should also be confirmed directly with BMW.