2011 BMW 328 xDrive

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction’s primary damage designation is “front end.” Stage 1 reports that the provided photos do not show clear significant front-end collision damage; the front end appears substantially intact apart from cosmetic marks and cloudy headlamp lenses. Stage 1 also notes that a salvage certificate status cannot be verified from photos. The visible condition includes moderate paint oxidation and broad, uneven discoloration across the hood. Both front headlamp lenses are yellowed and hazy. The front bumper has localized scuffing and light marks near the lower corners, while the rear bumper has several light-colored horizontal scuffs, mainly on the right side and lower central area. The driver’s seat outer lower bolster shows minor creasing and surface wear. The instrument cluster displays an illuminated SERVICE ENGINE SOON warning. The underlying engine or emissions-system fault is not identified by the available findings and should be diagnosed before purchase. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2011 BMW 328i xDrive sedan with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a German-built BMW AG vehicle. An NHTSA recall is listed for the driver-side frontal air-bag inflator. The inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury. BMW’s stated remedy was replacement of the driver’s frontal air-bag module or inflator at no charge. Recall completion should be confirmed with BMW or an authorized dealer using the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection should include diagnostic scanning for the warning light, verification of air-bag recall completion, and examination of the vehicle’s structural, suspension, steering, and underbody components.