2012 BMW 328

The vehicle is listed with a Certificate of Title and an auction primary-damage classification of “MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES.” However, Stage 1 reports that the provided photos do not support this classification: they show a visibly cracked and damaged front headlamp instead. The Certificate of Title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. The documented damage is to the headlamp on the front left side of the image. The lens and internal area have visible cracking, along with an irregular dark opening along the lamp’s inner lower section. The damage is assessed as moderate. The condition of the lamp’s mounting points, wiring, surrounding bodywork, and lighting operation should be checked in person. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2012 BMW 328i 3-Series Convertible/Cabriolet, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine. The VIN decodes cleanly, including a valid check digit. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model: recall 16V071000 concerns the driver’s frontal air-bag inflator, which may rupture during deployment and project metal fragments. BMW’s remedy was 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’s VIN.