2013 BMW 328

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a salvage title and lists the primary damage as “SIDE.” The visible severe damage to the side panels and rocker area supports the “SIDE” damage classification; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The most significant damage is concentrated along the lower side of the vehicle. The lower rear door is severely deformed, with scraped paint and a jagged opening near its lower front edge. The adjacent rocker-panel area is heavily damaged, with missing lower-side material, exposed underlying material, and irregular openings. The lower front-door panel also has a broad deformation with extensive scuffing and paint loss. The lower front bumper cover has moderate damage, including broken or separated sections, irregular gaps, and missing lower grille or trim components. Scuffing and broken edges are visible across the lower center and corner areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2013 BMW 328i sedan manufactured by BMW AG in Munich, Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine; the decoded data lists an engine output of 240 hp. The VIN data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle: recall 16V071000, concerning the driver’s frontal air-bag inflator. The inflator may rupture during deployment and send metal fragments toward occupants. BMW’s stated remedy is replacement of the driver’s frontal air-bag module or inflator at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with BMW or an authorized dealer using the vehicle identification number. The findings document substantial visible body damage, but they do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s structure, suspension, steering, airbags, drivetrain, electrical systems, or other components not visible in the provided findings. A comprehensive physical inspection and repair estimate are recommended before purchase.