2016 BMW 328I XDRIVE

The vehicle is listed with an auction primary-damage classification of **Front End**. Stage 1’s assessment states that the visible evidence supports this classification: the front bumper cover, grille components, and hood show visible damage. The front bumper cover has severe damage, with large gaps at both front corners and separation from adjacent body panels. The left corner is pulled outward, and the lower front trim is detached and broken. Both center kidney-grille inserts are missing, leaving the grille openings exposed. The front edge of the hood has an uneven contour and a deformed section above the headlamp area. The driver and passenger airbags are visibly deployed, including deployment from the steering wheel, passenger-side dashboard, and lower passenger-side dashboard area. The lower side skirt beneath the doors has minor dark surface scuffing. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2016 BMW 328i xDrive sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a factory-rated output of 241 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in South Africa. One NHTSA recall is listed for this make, model, and year: campaign **24V608000**, concerning the engine cooling-system water pump. An improperly sealed electrical connector may be exposed to water and short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. The remedy involves inspection and, where necessary, replacement of the water pump and connector, along with installation of a protective shield. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer. The visible damage indicates that repairs will require front-end body and trim replacement or realignment, hood repair or replacement, and replacement of the deployed airbag and related restraint-system components. The condition of hidden structural, mechanical, electrical, cooling-system, and suspension components is not established by these findings and should be confirmed through a comprehensive physical inspection.