2016 BMW 328 SA

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage title and identifies the primary damage as SIDE. Stage 1’s assessment reports that the visible extensive damage on the left side—including the left front door, rocker trim area, left rear quarter panel, and rear bumper—supports the SIDE damage classification. The salvage-title designation itself cannot be confirmed from the photos alone. The left front door has severe damage, including a large area of dark brown and black abrasion or material transfer, extensive scuffing, and deformation along the lower door and rear edge. Part of the left rocker-panel exterior molding is missing, and a long white trim piece is detached and lying beside the vehicle. The left rear quarter panel has a large dent and creased deformation above and forward of the wheel opening, with extensive dark abrasion and material transfer extending toward the rear bumper. The left side of the rear bumper cover also shows substantial abrasion and material transfer across the corner and lower side. A curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the roof liner along the left side of the passenger compartment. These findings indicate significant side-impact damage and require thorough inspection of the body structure, doors, rocker area, quarter panel, bumper, airbag system, and related restraint components before purchase or repair. The VIN identifies the vehicle as a 2016 BMW 328i sedan, manufactured by BMW AG in South Africa. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and is decoded with an output of 241 horsepower. The VIN decode also lists front and curtain airbags, front-seat pretensioners, manual seat belts, and direct tire-pressure monitoring. The available data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission.