2014 BMW I3: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Diesel versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2014 BMW I3
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Range extender (REx) models
Fuel vapour line fire-risk recall (range extender)
Range extender cars built between 17 September 2013 and 30 December 2016 were recalled because a fuel tank vent line could rub on the battery terminal and leak vapour, with a fire risk in extreme cases.
At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg.
- All versions
Charging port and cable faults
Owners report problems with charging ports and cables.
At the viewing: Plug it in and check it starts charging, with both the cable and the car's port in good order.
- Range extender (REx) models
Range extender engine faults
Engine faults and warning lights are a common complaint on range extender models.
At the viewing: Make sure no warning lights show, and ask whether the range extender has had work.
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Other years
Every year of the BMW I3 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,065 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 7,072 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 12,308 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 12,085 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 9,110 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 9,394 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 6,399 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 5,698 | Tyres 31% |
| 2013 | 355 | Tyres 31% |