2015 BMW I3 Range Extender

The auction record lists the vehicle with a **Certificate of Title** and classifies the primary damage as **“MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES.”** Stage 1 reports that the photographs do not show a clear dent, crack, broken part, or unambiguous scratch, so the “MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES” classification is not supported by visible exterior damage. Stage 1 also notes that the certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. No structured damage findings were provided for this vehicle. The VIN decoder identifies this vehicle as a **2015 BMW i3 Range Extender**, a five-door hatchback manufactured by BMW AG in Leipzig, Germany. The decoded data lists electric primary fuel with gasoline as the secondary fuel, a 0.6-liter two-cylinder engine, and an output of 170 hp. The VIN is reported as decoded clean, with a valid check digit. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for this vehicle or its model range: - **Campaign 17V720000:** The driver air-bag control-unit software may increase the risk of neck injury for an unbelted small-adult driver in a frontal crash. The remedy is a free software update. - **Campaign 17V088000:** Applicable to i3 Range Extender vehicles, the fuel-tank vent line may develop a hole from chafing, potentially causing a fuel-vapour leak and increasing fire risk. The remedy involves inspection, replacement if necessary, and installation of a retaining clip. - **Campaign 15V628000:** The passenger frontal air-bag inflator module may not deploy properly in a low-speed crash. The remedy is replacement of the passenger air-bag module. Recall completion should be confirmed with BMW or an authorised dealer using the VIN before purchase. A physical inspection and mechanical, high-voltage-system, and roadworthiness checks are recommended, as the available information does not establish the vehicle’s current operating condition.