2013 BMW 328I XDRIVE

The auction record lists the primary damage as “Normal Wear & Tear.” However, Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that this claim is contradicted by the visible evidence: the vehicle shows severe front-end collision damage, including a deformed front fender, broken or missing bumper sections, exposed components, and hood-edge deformation. The front bumper cover and lower front fascia are missing or separated, exposing internal components, wiring, and mounting areas. The front corner has substantial damage affecting the fender, bumper, and hood edge. The fender is crushed and sharply creased around the front wheel opening, with scraped paint, exposed edges, and areas showing exposed metal-colored surfaces. The bumper corner is broken and displaced, with missing material and visible internal bumper components. The hood edge has an irregular contour and localized deformation adjacent to the damaged fender, while the hood surface also has multiple light scratches and scuff marks. Minor cosmetic damage is present at the rear. The rear bumper cover and adjacent lower rear quarter area have scuffs, scratches, and white transfer marks. The VIN decodes as a 2013 BMW 328i sedan manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine; the decoded information lists an output of 240 horsepower. Drive type and transmission details were not provided. NHTSA records show several recalls applicable to this model and year, including recalls involving the driver frontal air-bag inflator, brake vacuum-pump power assistance, exterior side-marker-light operation, and the engine cooling-system water pump electrical connector. The brake-assistance, lighting, and air-bag recalls were issued earlier, while the water-pump recall notification was mailed in 2025. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase. The visible damage is concentrated at the front and may involve components behind the bumper and fender that cannot be assessed from these findings alone. A complete inspection should cover the front structure, suspension and steering, cooling system, wiring, air-bag and restraint systems, wheel alignment, and overall mechanical operation before the vehicle is considered roadworthy.