2016 BMW 320 SA

The vehicle is listed as a 2016 BMW 320i sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 181 hp. The VIN decodes to a vehicle manufactured by BMW AG at the Rosslyn plant in South Africa. Factory safety equipment includes front and side airbags, first- and second-row curtain airbags, and front-seat belt pretensioners. The auction records the vehicle as “CERT OF TITLE-FLOOD SALVAGE” with “WATER/FLOOD” as the primary damage classification. This is an auction claim and should be considered separately from the visible findings. The Stage 1 photo review reports no consistent exterior tide line, horizontal waterline staining, silt residue, mold, or visible corrosion. The localized discoloration in the driver footwell was not considered a clear flood-water mark, and the available evidence did not support the stated flood or water claim. A deployed side-curtain airbag is visible hanging from the roofline inside the front side-window opening, indicating significant restraint-system involvement and requiring proper replacement and system inspection. The center infotainment display also shows a passenger restraint-system malfunction warning. This is consistent with a possible BMW 3-Series restraint-system or occupant-detection fault, although the specific cause cannot be determined from the available findings. This system should be diagnosed and repaired before the vehicle is operated. Several minor scuffs and surface abrasions are present along the lower door and rocker-panel areas. Brown discoloration is visible on the front driver footwell carpeting; its cause is not established by the findings. A comprehensive inspection is recommended, including the airbag and seat-belt systems, occupant-detection components, wiring and control modules, carpeting and floor areas, and any mechanical or electrical systems potentially affected by the vehicle’s salvage history.