2021 BMW 228I Gran Coupe

This 2021 BMW 228i Gran Coupe is listed with a salvage-title designation and “FRONT END” as the auction’s primary-damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the FRONT END claim; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front bumper cover, main grille, both headlamp assemblies, and several lower front-fascia and air-deflector components are missing or detached. Their removal exposes the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, wiring, lower front-end structure, and open headlamp cavities. The left front fender is also missing, exposing the wheel-well and adjacent front-side components. The left rocker molding is detached or absent, with mounting points and the lower body edge visible. The hood has extensive peeling or missing paint, with lighter underlying areas exposed. Its front edge and left front corner also have an irregular, raised, and uneven contour. At the rear, the right quarter panel and adjacent bumper corner show a pronounced dent and crease. The extent of the visible front-end damage warrants a thorough physical inspection of the exposed structure, cooling system, wiring, suspension, steering, lighting system, and restraint systems before repair or road use. The provided findings do not establish the condition of these components or the vehicle’s mechanical operation. According to the VIN decode, this is a German-built BMW 228i four-door sedan with a 1.997-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a listed output of 228 horsepower. The drivetrain is not identified in the provided decode. The supplied NHTSA recall records include a passenger-seat-belt automatic-locking-retractor issue, a sunroof software issue affecting automatic closing behavior, and a seat-belt warning-system software issue listed for 2020–2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. Recall completion and applicability should be verified by the VIN with BMW, particularly where the record specifies an xDrive variant.