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WBY1Z8C37HV892579 — 2017 BMW i3 — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2017 BMW I3 94 Ah W/Range Extender

Lot #46206254 · VIN WBY1Z8C37HV892579

AUCTION TODAY · 04:30 PM🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys included

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2017 BMW i3, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN WBY1Z8C37HV892579 · photo 1 of 14

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What does the damage type «Normal Wear & Tear» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #46206254

Expected lot price≈ $800Market-value estimate. Final price ±20%.

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Step $100. This is a guide for the manager, not an actual bid.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine$6,218–6,618≈ ₴280,161–298,183

1 · Bid$800

2 · Auction fees & documents$610

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda$1,285–1,685

4 · Customs clearance$2,173

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$6,218–6,618

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History of this VIN

VIN WBY1Z8C37HV892579 history

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Lot #

DateEventAmount

IAAI#46206254You are here

Mileage: 110,556 mi
Damage: Normal Wear & Tear

NowAuction Oct 6, 2026Current bid $2,100

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: BMW i3 2017

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 52. Of these — crashes: 2, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Structure
12
Steering
11
Electrical System
7
Power Train
6
Air Bags
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
3

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 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.