2014 BMW 320 SA

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate of title, with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification: the driver-side rear door, quarter panel, and rocker area show severe impact-type deformation. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs alone. The main damage is concentrated along the driver-side rear door and rear quarter panel. Both areas are heavily crushed and deformed, with multiple deep creases, abrasions, scraped surfaces, and substantial loss of the original red paint. The lower driver-side rocker panel also has extensive linear scuffing, paint loss, and visible surface irregularity. The lower section of the rear bumper shows widespread scraping, with red paint loss and lighter-colored underlying material exposed across much of its width. Additional cosmetic issues include cloudy, discolored lenses on both front headlights and wear, creasing, and localized abrasion on the outer lower bolster of the driver’s seat. The VIN decodes as a 2014 BMW 320i 3-Series four-door sedan, manufactured by BMW AG in South Africa. It is identified as a gasoline-powered model with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine and a listed output of 181 horsepower. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, curtain, and knee airbags, along with front-seat-belt pretensioners and direct tire-pressure monitoring. No drivetrain or transmission details were provided in the decode. A detailed physical inspection should assess the extent of the side-impact damage, including the door, quarter panel, rocker area, adjacent structural components, and related safety systems, before repair or purchase decisions are made.