2026 BMW 228 Gran Coupe

The 2026 BMW 228 is listed with an auction primary-damage classification of “SIDE.” This is an unverified auction classification; however, Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the left-side doors and rocker area supports the classification. The auction condition is stated as “CERTIFICATE OF TITLE,” which is a document status and cannot be confirmed or contradicted from vehicle photographs. The left front and left rear doors have multiple large dents, sharp creases, and uneven surfaces across the central and lower sections. The lower left rocker area is missing a substantial section of exterior molding or side skirt, leaving mounting holes and underlying black components exposed. A long lower sill trim piece is also displaced and separated from the body, with an uneven gap along the bottom edge. The findings indicate moderate visible collision damage concentrated on the vehicle’s left side. The condition of the rocker structure, door frames, inner panels, hinges, seals, wiring, glass, and adjacent mechanical or safety components cannot be determined from these findings and should be physically inspected before purchase. Repairs are likely to require bodywork or replacement of both left-side door skins or panels, rocker molding, and lower side trim, followed by alignment, paint, and inspection for any concealed damage. According to the provided NHTSA VIN decode, this is a BMW 228 Gran Coupe sedan manufactured by BMW AG in Leipzig, Germany. It has a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 241 horsepower. The decoded equipment includes standard ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, front and side-curtain airbags, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, forward-collision warning, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear visibility system. The VIN decode does not specify the drivetrain or transmission.