2013 BMW 328

This 2013 BMW 328 is listed with a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE and FRONT END as the auction’s primary-damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the stated FRONT END claim; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The most significant damage is concentrated at the left front. The hood has a raised and creased section along its left-front edge, with an uneven gap above the front fascia. The left-front headlamp is severely broken and open, with displaced components and exposed material behind it. The left-front bumper corner is cracked, torn, and displaced, exposing underlying components. The adjacent left-front fender is also folded and deformed near the headlamp. A small irregular puncture is present in the right-rear bumper cover. Inside the vehicle, the front passenger seat’s lower cushion upholstery is split or torn, exposing light-colored material. The steering-wheel rim shows surface wear and abrasion. According to the VIN decode, this is a BMW 328i sedan built in Germany, equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. The decoded VIN is WBA3A5C56DF604134. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for the vehicle: recall 16V071000, concerning the driver’s frontal air-bag inflator. Excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially sending metal fragments toward occupants. BMW’s stated remedy is replacement of the driver’s frontal air-bag module or inflator, free of charge. The repair status is not provided and should be verified with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase. A comprehensive inspection should also be performed to assess the front-end structure, lighting, bumper components, restraint systems, and mechanical components affected by the collision.