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2018 BMW M240I

WBA2J5C56JVB28127

Vehicle record for the 2018 BMW M240I (VIN WBA2J5C56JVB28127). White, coupe, gasoline. Registered in Odesa. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.

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At a glance

LocationOdesa, UKRAINE
ColorWhite
Recall campaigns2

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
BMW
Model
M240I
Year
2018
Body style
Coupe
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
3 L
Horsepower
330 hp
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Germany

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📋 All factory specifications on file9 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionodesa
Last operation date2026-02-21
Last operation70 - РЕЄСТРАЦIЯ Б/В ТЗ ПРИВЕЗЕНОГО З-ЗА КОРДОНУ ПО ВМД
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc2998
Power kw246
Own weight kg1624
Total weight kg1980

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2018 BMW M240I.

Combined22–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,517
CO₂ tailpipe378 g/mi
FuelPremium
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,583 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 BMW M240I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,585
Fuel only$17,585
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Safety recall campaigns 2

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 …

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA Campaign #18V465000 · 11/07/2018

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…

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA Campaign #17V719000 · 15/11/2017

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 9 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW M240I, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System 1 report

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Exterior Lighting 1 report

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Owner complaints 2

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 BMW M240I.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2018 BMW M240i - no sound from radio, or any aux input. May be blown amplifier. Extremely loud crackling sound, intermitent sound.

NHTSA ODI #11567777

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Each of the two LED taillights have failed. The right rear LED turn signal failed in the Spring of 2022 when the car had approximately 12,000 miles of use and the left rear LED turn signal failed in the Fall of 2023 when the car had approximately 15,000 miles of use.

NHTSA ODI #11557543

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Is the VIN WBA2J5C56JVB28127 valid?

WBA2J5C56JVB28127 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2018 BMW M240I.

Are there safety recalls on the 2018 BMW M240I?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW M240I model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What fuel economy does the 2018 BMW M240I get?

The 2018 BMW M240I has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Recall data checked 9 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.