2017 BMW I3 Electricity · SC67 XBM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 84,593 miles passed, it identified slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. This represents a worsening trend in suspension wear following the 2024 failure involving a fractured offside front coil spring. The data suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of an MOT failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 18,915 miles between November 2023 (52,842 miles) and November 2024 (71,757 miles), followed by another 12,836 miles leading to the 2025 test. This steady usage confirms the car is used regularly rather than sitting static, which explains the consistent wear seen on consumable items like tyres and brakes. A buyer must closely inspect the braking system, as the records show recurring issues with pitted and scored rear brake discs and thinning front pads dating back to 2023. The fact that the brake fluid warning lamp was illuminated in 2023 suggests potential neglect of basic fluid maintenance. Furthermore, the MOT history reveals a persistent pattern of uneven tyre wear on the edges, specifically reaching the 2mm limit in 2024, which often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushings. Physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry given the history of broken coil springs and the current advisory on anti-roll bar links. The buyer should check for any further degradation in the rubber bushes and control arms. Given the previous trend of letting components fail, verifying the current state of the tyres and brake pads is essential to ensure no immediate expenditure is required upon purchase.