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Out of interest, do you need the adaptive cruise control pack with its forward camera to fit the traffic jam assist? There’s seemingly not many i3’s in the UK with these. Reading this other post https://www.mybmwi3.com/threads/adaptive-cruise-windscreen.18961/ made me think of it.

That’s worrying for anyone considering a used i3, and not something they can really mitigate against

This thread https://www.mybmwi3.com/threads/i3-motor-gearbox-failure-help.17395/ discusses lower design life in earlier i3’s.

High mileage is discussed up in this other forum posting https://www.speakev.com/threads/whos-running-the-oldest-highest-mileage-i3.159585/ And here’s a couple of YouTube videos mentioning mileages over 100,000 miles And

I don’t know about using an adapter for Tesla destination chargers in the UK but here’s a Map of UK and European Tesla superchargers that are open to non Tesla drivers, including i3’s, using the Tesla app to control the charge.

You could also watch several YouTube videos on winter driving, here’s one by Martin who works at Wiseley Automotive

In the UK watch this Wiseley Automotive video guide to wheels and tyres And their guide to Michelin tyres

What do you mean, “ coming up to that time”? Is there a typical 12v battery lifespan in the UK? Re fitting a Bluetooth battery monitor, do these not flatten the battery quicker as they’d be transmitting all of the time?

I’m still not certain what the panels are made from but from someone else’s link for another part I found this https://www.sytnerstevenagebmwparts.co.uk/a/BMW__i3/__11538130/Roof/41_2285.html

Some local council recycling centres will take an old battery

How much are BMW charging for a new compressor installation?

Thanks for doing that Mojo, much appreciated

I forgot to also ask, does that front and two side panels come off for painting or other surface finishes. I have seen references to parts being stuck on by double sided tape. Or does the front panel pass under the windscreen? I’m just trying to get an idea of what work would be necessary...

I’ve been to see a UK four year old (2020 plate) i3 car at a BMW dealer, fitted with a sunroof and was surprised to see issues with the roof. The panel that crosses the car in front of the car has lots of marks on it, as if there’s a paint reaction going on. These extend to the forward...

My understanding is that diamond cut wheels can only be recut twice before too much metal is removed. Sometimes a wheel can have been repaired due to in transit damage before a car is even sold by the dealer so you may or may not be lucky.

I believe that it’s a diamond cut alloy so needs a specialist repair. Something like

I suggest you read the comments on kappa max on this post as it’s not a reliable reading at all.

Described in more detail here as a tribute to the record breaking TR2 described here

The use of the Max Kappa figure is widely quoted as a measure of battery health but likely questionable at all times. If you look at the reply to viewers comments on this Wiseley Automotive video Wiseley respond with: the purpose of the Batt Kappa Max figure shown in the hidden menu is...

I’d suggest your initial best source of information is to watch the London based Wisely Automotive videos on YouTube. They have two different playlists covering the i3. https://youtube.com/@wiselyauto?feature=shared