2012 BMW 335

Auction records designate the vehicle as “SALVAGE CERT-FLOOD,” with “WATER/FLOOD” listed as the primary damage. However, the Stage 1 photo review reports that the available exterior, interior, engine-bay, and dashboard images show no visible horizontal tide line, water-line staining, silt or mud residue, corrosion, or mold. It also reports that the instrument cluster appears to display normally without widespread malfunction indicators. Based on the provided photos, Stage 1 concluded that the visible evidence does not support the stated flood or water-damage claim. This remains a salvage vehicle and should undergo a thorough physical inspection. The vehicle is identified by VIN WBA3A9C56CFX59949 as a 2012 BMW 335i sedan, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. The supplied factory data identifies a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder gasoline engine with an output of 300 hp. Drive type, transmission type, and options were not provided. Visible damage includes a prominent crack across the transparent instrument-cluster cover on the right side. The hood and roof have widespread faded, cloudy, and discolored paint. Both sides of the body show various light scuffs, streaks, and paint discoloration, including the doors, rocker areas, rear quarter, and right rear corner. The front bumper and lower lip have multiple scratches and abrasion marks, while the rear bumper has broad scuffing and discoloration. The trunk-lid spoiler has an uneven raised edge and a pronounced open gap along its attachment area, consistent with separation or breakage. Inside, the front edge of the rear seat cushion is torn, exposing light-colored underlying material. The steering-wheel rim covering shows surface wear and discoloration. The supplied recall record lists NHTSA campaign 16V071000 concerning the driver’s frontal airbag inflator, which may rupture during deployment and cause serious injury. The listed remedy was replacement of the driver’s frontal airbag module or inflator at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with BMW using the VIN.