2018 BMW I3 Range Extender S

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo-review verdict supports this unverified auction claim: substantial front bumper, lighting, and fascia components are visibly missing or damaged. The front bumper cover and outer fascia are absent, exposing internal front-end components and wiring. Both left and right headlamp assemblies are missing, leaving open cavities at the front corners. The adjacent edges of both front fenders are broken and irregular, with mounting areas exposed. Lower front fascia components, including grille and air-deflector pieces, are also missing, leaving the radiator area and multiple connectors exposed. The supplied findings address visible front-end damage only. They do not confirm the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, high-voltage components, wiring, sensors, suspension, or the vehicle’s ability to start and operate. A comprehensive physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be required before repair or purchase decisions are made. NHTSA VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 BMW i3 five-door hatchback, VIN WBY7Z8C52JVB86740, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is identified as the Range Extender S and as a plug-in hybrid with electric drive and a 0.6-liter, two-cylinder gasoline range-extender engine. The vehicle has an automatic single-speed transmission and left-hand drive. NHTSA records list three recalls applicable to 2018 BMW i3 vehicles. Recall 18V652000 concerns possible failure of capacitors in the TurboCord portable charger, which could create an electric-shock or fire hazard. Recall 19V310000 concerns a circuit-board defect in the Electric Motor Electronics module that could interrupt high-voltage power and cause loss of propulsion. Recall 17V720000 concerns driver air-bag control-unit software and the risk of increased neck injury for certain unbelted small-adult drivers in a frontal crash. The supplied information does not confirm whether any of these recalls have been completed; their status should be verified with BMW using the VIN.