2016 BMW 328I SA

The auction record lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence does not support this claim: the clearly visible major damage is concentrated on the left/driver side, including the left doors, left rear quarter panel, and left rear bumper corner. The left rear door is severely crushed, with sharp creasing, inward deformation, and multiple deep impact marks. The adjacent left front door is dented and deformed around its rear edge and lower section. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are also heavily crushed and creased, with sharp folds and displaced edges. The left rear bumper corner is pulled away from the body, leaving an open gap and exposed attachment area. The front bumper has a circular opening in its lower-left area, and an adjacent trim piece is detached and hanging outward. Several minor areas of paint loss or chipping are visible on the hood. Multiple airbags are deployed, including the front passenger dashboard airbag and curtain airbags along the left-side roof and window areas, including the rear passenger compartment. The extent of the collision damage and airbag deployment means the vehicle should undergo a thorough structural, restraint-system, and mechanical inspection before purchase or repair. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a 2016 BMW 328i sedan with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 241 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in South Africa. The decoded VIN is WBA8E9G53GNT84327. NHTSA recall campaign 24V608000 applies to certain 2012–2016 BMW 328i vehicles. The recall concerns an improperly sealed electrical connector at the engine water pump, which may short circuit if exposed to water and increase the risk of fire. BMW’s remedy is inspection and replacement of the water pump and connector as necessary, along with installation of a protective shield. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer.