2017 BMW I3 0.6L Hybrid electric · LP66 BUO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in April 2025 at 93,415 miles passed, it carried advisories for thin rear rear brake pads and a distorted nearside rear inner wheel. This follows a clear trend of deferred brake maintenance seen over the previous three years, suggesting the owner tends to only address components once they reach a failure threshold or an advisory stage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. There is a significant period of use between January 2022 at 34,249 miles and March 2024 at 71,401 miles, where the car covered nearly 37,000 miles in two years. This rapid accumulation followed by the 22,000 miles driven between March 2024 and April 2025 indicates a high level of recent usage which explains the consistent wear observed on the braking system and suspension components. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the braking system and wheel assemblies, as the record shows recurring thin front brake pads from 2023 through 2025. The distorted nearside rear inner wheel has persisted since at least March 2024 without replacement, which may indicate a previous impact damage or a manufacturing defect that could affect the wheel bearing or suspension geometry over time. Additionally, the history of failed door handles and external driver-side access in 2024 requires a thorough check of the entry mechanisms and seals to ensure they are fully functional and not merely cosmetically fixed.