2013 BMW 328 xDrive SA

The vehicle is a 2013 BMW 328i xDrive sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a reported output of 240 hp. The VIN identifies BMW AG as the manufacturer and South Africa as the assembly country. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. The visible front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END primary-damage code. However, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed or contradicted from the vehicle photos. Observed damage is concentrated at the left front corner. The left side of the hood is severely crumpled and folded, with an irregular raised edge and a large uneven gap above the left headlamp. The left front bumper cover is severely broken and partially missing, exposing components behind it, while the lower corner section is detached. The left headlamp assembly also appears severely damaged, with a broken-looking lens and surrounding material. The left front fender is moderately creased and displaced around the headlamp and wheel arch. The left exterior mirror housing is missing, leaving internal components exposed. In addition, part of the front fascia beside the left kidney grille is broken and missing, creating an open area with inner components visible. The extent of the visible damage indicates that repairs will require replacement or restoration of multiple exterior front-end components, followed by inspection of the exposed areas and underlying systems. The findings provided do not establish the condition of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering, cooling system, airbags, or other components not visibly described. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this vehicle application: recall 16V071000, concerning the driver’s frontal air-bag inflator module. The inflator may rupture during deployment; BMW’s stated remedy is replacement of the driver’s frontal air-bag module or inflator, free of charge. The available information does not confirm whether this recall has been completed on this vehicle.