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WBY1Z4C57FV504497 — 2015 BMW i3 — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender

Lot #43967351 · VIN WBY1Z4C57FV504497

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What does the damage type «Left Front» mean

The auction has not listed a specific damage type for this lot. That does not mean the car is problem-free — we recommend reviewing the lot with our expert before placing a bid.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #43967351

Final bid1 650 USD13% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 12 329 USDRepair estimate: 15 890 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine361 221 ₴≈ 8 087 USD

1 · Auction price1 700 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT1 792 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker935 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WBY1Z4C57FV504497 history

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Relisted — same car, new lot · 182 days later

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Mar 26, 2026

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: BMW i3 2015

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 47. Of these — crashes: 1, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Steering
15
Structure
7
Air Bags
7
Electrical System
6
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Power Train
4

Official recalls

Air Bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
NHTSA campaign: 17V720000
Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign: 17V088000
Air Bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender

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