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BMW i3 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used BMW i3 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 72 for sale right now.
Our take on the BMW i3
It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2015–2017 cars do better than other cars the same year.
Check a BMW i3's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used BMW i3 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €75,050 | – | 16 |
| 2026 | €76,000 | 0k km | 29 |
| 2019 | €15,950 | 76k km | 7 |
| 2018 | €14,950 | 108k km | 9 |
BMW i3 NCT pass rate
How often BMW i3s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 68% | 74% | |
| 2017 | 76% | 64% | |
| 2015 | 63% | 53% |
Most common reasons a 2019 BMW i3 fails: headlight aim (18.4% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (9.9% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4.3% of tests), brakes (3.5% of tests, more than most cars).
Common BMW i3 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Parts for the BMW i3
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used BMW i3
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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