2015 BMW 328 xDrive SA

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a Certificate of Salvage with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end collision damage supports the auction’s unverified FRONT END code; however, the Certificate of Salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The most significant damage is concentrated on the left front side. The left front fender is severely crushed and sharply deformed around the wheel arch, with scraped and displaced body material. The adjacent left edge of the hood has an irregular crease and moderate deformation. The front bumper cover is severely detached and broken, particularly at the left corner, with a large section hanging below the bumper line and internal components exposed. A section of the left lower bumper assembly is missing. The left front door has multiple deep dents and sharp creases across its front and lower sections, along with paint scuffing. The rocker trim and lower side covering beneath the door are displaced and partly detached, with a broken piece hanging below the sill. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2015 BMW 328i sedan with xDrive all-wheel drive, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a reported output of 240 hp. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in South Africa. A physical inspection should be carried out to assess components behind the damaged panels, mounting points, wheel-arch area, door and rocker structure, and the condition of the exposed front-end components.