Representative photoSafety certificate for a 2011 BMW Active E
Safety certificate for the 2011 BMW Active E: 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
- 20.5 kWh/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 2011 BMW Active E for safety certificate
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2011 BMW Active E: every figure
| MPG city (US) | 107 MPGe |
|---|---|
| MPG highway (US) | 96 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 102 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 5 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $616 |
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 2011 BMW Active E
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V017000 | 2013-01-17 | power train:automatic transmission | BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles manufactured August 17, 2011, through December 19, 2011. Due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the... |
| 12V302000 | 2012-06-28 | steering:electric power assist system | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Safety certificate: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a safety certificate on the 2011 BMW Active E we arrange a trusted shop. A used car you buy in Ontario needs a Safety Standards Certificate before it can be plated.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Active E. The electric motor with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How we help
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Your move
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request safety certificate
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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