2016 BMW 228I

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage apparent to the front bumper, grille, right headlamp area, hood front edge, and adjacent front fender area. The front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, and detached, particularly at the right front corner. Large sections are displaced or hanging away from the vehicle, with open gaps and exposed internal components. Both kidney-grille assemblies and their surrounding trim are broken and deformed, with portions missing or displaced. The right headlamp assembly is missing, leaving an open cavity with wiring, brackets, radiator or condenser surfaces, and other front-end components visible. The hood’s front edge is raised and deformed, with wide, uneven gaps relative to the grille, bumper, fenders, and surrounding body panels. The adjacent front fender edge is also broken and displaced around the headlamp and wheel-arch area. Additional visible damage includes scratches, abrasions, cracked plastic, and displaced lower bumper trim across the left and center front areas. The vehicle is identified by VIN decoding as a 2016 BMW 228i coupe with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 241 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. The supplied data does not identify the drivetrain or transmission. One NHTSA recall is listed for this model and year: campaign 24V608000, concerning the engine-cooling water pump electrical connector. The connector may be exposed to water and short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. BMW’s stated remedy is inspection and replacement of the water pump and connector as necessary, together with installation of a protective shield, at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with BMW using the vehicle’s VIN. The visible damage is concentrated at the front end and appears extensive. A complete inspection should confirm the condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, wiring, restraint systems, lighting circuits, sensors, and mechanical components before purchase or road use.