2015 BMW 320I SA

The auction lists the primary damage as “Front & Rear.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: substantial damage is visible at the front hood, grille, and bumper, while extensive damage is visible around the left rear quarter-panel, trunk area, rear lamp, and rear bumper. At the front, the hood is bent upward and sits unevenly above the grille and headlamps. Both front bumper corners have severe crushing, cracking, splitting, and displaced sections. The right kidney grille has broken or missing trim, with the grille slats and mounting area exposed. Both headlamp lenses are noticeably yellowed and cloudy. Light scuffing and dirt-like marks are also visible along the lower doors and rocker-panel area. The left rear has extensive collision damage. The rear bumper is severely crushed, torn, cracked, and displaced, with open sections exposing components behind it. The left rear quarter-panel is severely deformed around the outer rear lamp and bumper junction, with broken edges and an irregular opening. The left outer rear lamp has broken or missing lens material, exposing internal components. The trunk lid has a large dent and an uneven open gap along its left edge. The vehicle identification data identifies this vehicle as a 2015 BMW 320i sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 181 horsepower. The VIN decode identifies BMW AG as the manufacturer and South Africa as the plant country. NHTSA records list the following recalls for this make, model, and year: recall 15V520000 concerning front side-marker lights that may become inoperative because of software programming; recall 24V288000 concerning a possible head-airbag inflator weld failure; and recall 24V527000 concerning a potential driver’s frontal airbag inflator defect. The listed remedies involve software reprogramming or replacement of the affected airbag components, as applicable. The completion status for this vehicle should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer. Given the severe front and rear exterior damage, the vehicle should undergo a comprehensive physical inspection before purchase, including checks of the underlying body structure, bumper reinforcement areas, lighting systems, trunk and hood operation, restraints, and mechanical components.