Hi everyone,
I’m planning to buy a BMW i3 BEV, and had been reading on about the models and things to look out for in a used car. The manufacturer warranty is not available for 2014 or 2015 BEVs where I live as these models are used vehicles brought down from UK and Japan by individual vehicle importers.
Based on what I have read in this forum and elsewhere, the only things to look out for in a used i3 are
I’m thinking of getting a vehicle scan done by a professional who has BMW diagnostic equipment, before purchasing the car. (I have a generic OBD adapter which can read some information and codes of my current non-BMW ride. But I don’t think it has the same capabilities as the stuff that is used by professionals)
I want to know whether there are specific/common diagnostic trouble codes in the BMW i3, that you guys have experiences with, which I have to specifically look out for?
Can a professional OBD scan successfully resurface the complete vehicle history and any faults and provide a true picture of the current condition of the vehicle? (I have read that “drive cycle monitor” in scanner plus any error codes can provide a pretty comprehensive picture)
Is there anything else you would recommend to check before a buying decision?
Thank you all very much!
I’m planning to buy a BMW i3 BEV, and had been reading on about the models and things to look out for in a used car. The manufacturer warranty is not available for 2014 or 2015 BEVs where I live as these models are used vehicles brought down from UK and Japan by individual vehicle importers.
Based on what I have read in this forum and elsewhere, the only things to look out for in a used i3 are
- Condition of Tyres and whether there is an uneven wear
- Condition of battery, and
- general signs of wear and tear in the cabin
I’m thinking of getting a vehicle scan done by a professional who has BMW diagnostic equipment, before purchasing the car. (I have a generic OBD adapter which can read some information and codes of my current non-BMW ride. But I don’t think it has the same capabilities as the stuff that is used by professionals)
I want to know whether there are specific/common diagnostic trouble codes in the BMW i3, that you guys have experiences with, which I have to specifically look out for?
Can a professional OBD scan successfully resurface the complete vehicle history and any faults and provide a true picture of the current condition of the vehicle? (I have read that “drive cycle monitor” in scanner plus any error codes can provide a pretty comprehensive picture)
Is there anything else you would recommend to check before a buying decision?
Thank you all very much!