BatteryCritical
Capacity differences between 60Ah, 94Ah and 120Ah cars
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Confirm the battery version and run a state-of-health check
2022 BMW i3 problems
A 2022 BMW i3 is now 4 years old, so an average example has covered around 54,000 miles. The final model year of the generation · generally the most sorted build, so mileage, servicing and condition matter more than build-year faults. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2022 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2022 BMW i3 is 4 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 54,000 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
EngineHigh
Range extender fuel system faults from lack of use
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- On REx cars, start the generator and check it runs cleanly
BodyHigh
Carbon body repair complexity after accident damage
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Check the history for accident repairs and inspect panel gaps
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
SuspensionMedium
Narrow tyre availability and rear bush wear
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check tyre condition and source availability before pricing
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Check this exact carBMW i3 · frequently asked questions
Which i3 should a dealer buy?
The 120Ah cars. Range on early 60Ah examples is now too short for most buyers.
Is the range extender a problem?
Only when unused. Fuel system issues appear on cars where the generator never runs.
Why does accident history matter more here?
The carbon structure needs specialist repair, so poor previous work is both a safety and a value issue.