2018 BMW 330I SA

The auction lists the primary damage as Front End. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the front bumper cover, kidney grille, and left headlamp are missing or detached, with visible deformation to the front hood and left fender. The front bumper cover is absent, exposing the reinforcement beam, lower air openings, and other internal front-end components. The left headlamp mounting area is exposed, while the removed headlamp assembly is shown separately with a broken or separated housing and exposed internal components. The detached bumper assembly is visibly torn and distorted, and a separate orange reflector is also present. The front-left section of the hood has creasing and an uneven contour near the headlamp and bumper opening. The left fender is deformed, with an irregular edge around the wheel opening and headlamp area. These findings indicate substantial collision damage to the front exterior and front-end assembly. The available findings do not establish the condition of components that are not visible, so further inspection is recommended before determining the full repair scope. The rear bumper has light horizontal scuffing and surface abrasions. Factory data identifies this vehicle as a 2018 BMW 330i sedan with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in South Africa. The supplied recall information includes NHTSA campaign 18V465000, concerning incorrect crankshaft-sensor firmware that could cause an engine stall and increase crash risk. The stated remedy is replacement of the crankshaft sensor by a BMW dealer at no charge. Recall completion and applicability to this specific vehicle should be confirmed with BMW or an authorized dealer using the VIN.