2024 BMW 228I sDrive GC

The vehicle is a 2024 BMW 228i, VIN WBA53AK05R7N06814. Factory data identifies it as a 2-Series sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. The decoded trim is sDrive GC; the drivetrain and transmission details were not provided. The auction record lists a salvage certificate and identifies the primary damage as front end. The front-end damage claim is supported by the visible findings: the front bumper cover, central kidney grilles, surrounding grille and fascia pieces, and one headlamp assembly are missing. The absent bumper exposes the bumper reinforcement, cooling components, wiring, and lower front structure. Multiple lower fascia, air-intake, and trim components are also missing, leaving mounting points and internal components exposed. The headlamp is absent at the image-left front corner, while the opposite headlamp remains visible. Additional missing exterior components include the rocker-panel trim along the driver-side lower rocker area and the front wheel-well liner with adjacent lower splash-shield pieces. These omissions leave the underlying rocker area, wheel well, and attached components exposed. The extent of any damage to internal structure, cooling systems, wiring, suspension, or other mechanical components cannot be determined from the supplied findings. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the auction’s FRONT END primary-damage claim through the missing front-end components and headlamp. Stage 1 also reports that the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The vehicle should undergo a thorough physical inspection and diagnostic assessment before repair or purchase, including checks of the front structure, mounting points, cooling system, wiring, lighting and safety systems, and wheel-well area. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: recall 24V711000 concerns bolts connecting the front body structure to the chassis that may not have been tightened properly. BMW dealers are to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the bolts at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with BMW or an authorized dealer before the vehicle is operated.