Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2016 BMW i3
Car diagnostics for the 2016 BMW i3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 BMW i3 for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2016 BMW i3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 2 | |
| MPG city (US) | 41 | 137 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 111 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 39 | 124 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 47 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,860 | $504 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 BMW i3
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (10), steering (8) and air bags (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V720000 | 2017-11-16 | air bags:frontal | 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)... |
| 17V088000 | 2017-02-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
The 2016 BMW i3 and a diagnostic check: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your i3
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its 0.6L 2-cylinder hybrid drives through a 1-speed automatic.
From request to repair
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Your rental while you wait
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery starts at $0 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Before the shop starts
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Car care, briefly
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Next step
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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