2016 BMW 328I

This 2016 BMW 328i is listed with a salvage certificate and a FRONT END primary-damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END code; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely crushed and buckled across the front and center sections, with deep creases, folded areas, an uneven front edge, and multiple scratches. The front bumper cover and fascia are missing or detached, with torn and broken mounting points. The removed bumper cover is extensively cracked, crushed, torn, and deformed. Both front headlamp assemblies are missing from their installed positions. The removed headlamps have broken or shattered lenses, damaged housings, and damaged mounting structures. The center grille, lower front fascia, grille components, and other front trim are also missing or detached. Radiator-area components, wiring, brackets, reinforcement, and other internal front-end parts are exposed, while a lower black panel is hanging beneath the front end. The photographs show additional removed and damaged bumper support components. Inside the cabin, the driver airbag is deployed from the steering wheel, and a curtain airbag is hanging from the roof-side area. Upper rear roof and side trim/headliner material is detached and hanging. Replacement of the deployed restraint-system components and inspection of the associated sensors, pretensioners, wiring, and control modules would be required. According to the VIN decode, this is a Germany-built BMW 328i sedan with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. The available decode identifies BMW AG as the manufacturer but does not provide the drivetrain or transmission details. One NHTSA recall is listed for this make, model, and model year: campaign 24V608000, concerning the engine-cooling water-pump electrical connector. The connector may short circuit if exposed to water, increasing the risk of fire. BMW’s stated 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 before purchase or road use. A thorough physical inspection is needed to assess structural, cooling-system, electrical, suspension, and mechanical condition, as these areas cannot be fully evaluated from the provided findings.