2022 BMW 228XI xDrive GC

The vehicle is listed with a Certificate of Salvage and a primary damage classification of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the side-damage classification, with clear deformation, creasing, and paint abrasion on the left-side doors and lower side. The Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The left front door has a large inward dent with pronounced creasing and paint abrasion along its lower section. The left rear door also shows denting and creasing, particularly toward the front and lower areas, with paint scuffing along the lower edge. The left rocker panel and lower side sill have scraped paint and localized deformation. A white side-curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the roofline beside the left rear passenger window. The restraint system, including the airbag, related sensors, seat belts, and any associated roof or pillar components, will require professional inspection and likely replacement or repair before the vehicle can be considered safe for road use. The extent of possible damage behind the visible panels cannot be determined from these findings. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe sedan with all-wheel drive, a 1.998-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 228 horsepower, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. Factory-listed safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags, along with electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure and lane-keeping systems, blind-spot monitoring, and other driver-assistance features. These systems should be electronically scanned and calibrated after repairs.