2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender — VIN WBY1Z4C56FV279408: IAAI auction history

Auction record at a glance

Highest recorded bid

$25

as of November 14, 2026

Bid visible before the auction closed; not a confirmed final sale price.

Auction: IAAI · East Bay (ca)
Lot number: 46548367
Auction date: November 19, 2026
Status when recorded: For sale
Primary damage: Normal wear
Condition: Starts and drives
Odometer: 53,492 mi
Keys: Yes
Location: At The Branch, Bay Point, California, USA
Market value: $1,325

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Auction record summary

This page is the archived IAAI record for the 2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender with VIN WBY1Z4C56FV279408, listed as lot 46548367 at the East Bay (ca) yard (At The Branch, Bay Point, California, USA). The highest bid AllCarHistory recorded before the auction closed was $25, captured as of November 14, 2026; this is not a confirmed final sale price, and auction fees, transport and repairs are not included. The auction was scheduled for November 19, 2026, and the lot status at the time of recording was “For sale”. Primary damage noted by the auction: Normal wear; running condition: Starts and drives. The odometer reading was 53,492 mi. Listed specifications: White, Hatchback, electric engine, 2 cylinders, Automatic transmission, RWD, Hybrid. Keys: Yes. The auction also listed a market value of $1,325. 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 I3 lots in the archive before relying on it.

Auction history

Every dated event we hold for this VIN. AllCarHistory records what the auction listing showed; it does not confirm a completed sale.

November 6, 2026
Record added to the AllCarHistory archive
November 14, 2026
Record last refreshed
November 19, 2026
IAAI auction, lot 46548367
East Bay (ca) · highest recorded bid $25 · status: For sale

Specifications

Odometer

53 492 miles

Fuel Type

Hybrid

Drive

RWD

Engine

electric

Transmission

Automatic

Body Style

Hatchback

Primary Damage

Normal wear

Condition

Starts and drives

Keys

Yes

Color

White

Factory data for this VIN: 2015 BMW i3

Decoded from VIN WBY1Z4C56FV279408 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: Range Extender / 3-Series
Body class: Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors: 5
Engine: 0.6 L · 2 cylinders · 170 hp · Electric
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)

Tire pressure monitoring

Airbags: 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger); 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

NHTSA safety recalls for the 2015 BMW i3

The NHTSA database lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW i3 (checked 2026-10-25). A campaign covers part of the production, so not every one applies to this VIN.

Campaign 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) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Campaign 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.
Campaign 15V628000 · 2015-10-07
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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 — 2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender

Common questions about this vehicle and our auction data archive.

Was this BMW sold, and is $25 the final price?

We do not know whether the lot sold. AllCarHistory records the highest bid visible before the auction closed ($25) and the lot status at that moment (For sale). The final hammer price, if there was one, is known only to IAAI and the buyer, and fees, transport and repairs are extra.

When was this 2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender at IAAI?

The record shows an auction date of November 19, 2026 at East Bay (ca), lot 46548367. The data on this page was captured as of November 14, 2026.

What damage is recorded on this 2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender?

Primary damage in the record: Normal wear. Running condition: Starts and drives.

Did this 2015 BMW I3 Base W/Range Extender come with keys?

Keys in this record: Yes.

What is this page?

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Prices

Highest recorded bid

$25

as of November 14, 2026

Market Value

$1,325

LocationAt The Branch, Bay Point, California, USA

BranchEast Bay (ca)

Auction

Lot#46548367

Auction DateNovember 19, 2026