2018 BMW 230I — VIN WBA2J1C51JVD08883: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Auction: IAAI · Raleigh (nc)
Lot number: 46518321
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Front end
Condition: Does not start
Odometer: 65,330 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Clayton, USA

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2018 BMW 230I with VIN WBA2J1C51JVD08883, listed as lot 46518321 at the Raleigh (nc) yard (At The Branch, Clayton, USA). The lot status at the time of recording was “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Front end; running condition: Does not start. The odometer reading was 65,330 mi. Listed specifications: Black, Coupe, 2.0l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, premium , 248hp engine, 4 cylinders, Automatic transmission, RWD, Gasoline. Keys: Yes. AllCarHistory does not sell vehicles and does not take bids: the data above is a snapshot of the IAAI listing, kept so that buyers, importers and insurers can check this VIN's auction history later. Compare it with the photos in the gallery and with other BMW 230I lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

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November 8, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
November 9, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46518321
Raleigh (nc) · status: For sale
November 9, 2026
Record last refreshed

Specifications

Odometer

65 330 miles

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Drive

RWD

Engine

2.0l i-4 di, dohc, vvt, turbo, premium , 248hp

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Coupe

Primary Damage

Front end

Condition

Does not start

Keys

Yes

Color

Black

Factory data for this VIN: 2018 BMW 230i

Decoded from VIN WBA2J1C51JVD08883 with the NHTSA vPIC database of the US Department of Transportation. This is how the car left the factory, not its present condition.

Trim / series: 2-Series
Body class: Coupe
Doors: 2
Seat rows: 2
Engine: 2.0 L · 4 cylinders · 248 hp · Gasoline
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Manufacturer: BMW AG
Assembly plant: Leipzig, Germany

Standard safety equipment (NHTSA)

Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Backup camera
Tire pressure monitoring
Keyless ignition

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st and 2nd Rows; 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2018 BMW 230i

The NHTSA database lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW 230i (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 18V465000 · 2018-07-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Campaign 17V719000 · 2017-11-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

To see whether a recall is still open on this exact car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Conclusions

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Frequently asked questions — 2018 BMW 230I

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What damage is recorded on this 2018 BMW 230I?

Primary damage in the record: Front end. Running condition: Does not start.

Did this 2018 BMW 230I come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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LocationAt The Branch, Clayton, USA

BranchRaleigh (nc)

Auction

Lot#46518321

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