2015 BMW 228 228i xDrive

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible deformation and paint loss on the left side support the auction’s SIDE damage code; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The documented damage is concentrated on the left rear quarter panel above and ahead of the rear wheel. The panel has a pronounced moderate dent with multiple creases extending around the wheel-arch area. Paint has been scraped away over the deformed section, exposing a lighter-colored underlying surface. The findings do not establish whether there is any damage beneath the panel or to adjacent components, so a physical inspection and repair assessment are recommended. The VIN decodes as a 2015 BMW 228i xDrive coupe, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is equipped with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and front driver/passenger, knee, side, and curtain airbags.