2016 BMW 428 GC

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate, with “SIDE” shown as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the side-damage classification, based on extensive deformation and scraping on the side doors and lower side area. However, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. Visible damage includes broad horizontal dents and irregular panel deformation on the front and rear doors on the visible side. These areas also have extensive scraped paint and dark transfer marks. The rocker-panel area below the doors shows substantial dark scraping and surface damage. A side curtain airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the passenger-side roof area beside the front passenger seat. This is a severe safety-related finding and will require inspection and replacement of the affected restraint-system components, along with diagnosis of the triggering event. The front bumper has light scuffing and surface marks. Its lower outer corner also has an open intake area where trim or an insert is missing. Several light dark scuff marks are present across the rear bumper cover, including near the center and right side. According to the VIN decoding, this is a 2016 BMW 428i 4-Series Gran Coupe passenger car, manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is listed with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and a decoded output of 241 horsepower. The vehicle is equipped with front and side airbags, curtain airbags covering the first and second rows, and front-seat pretensioners. The visible damage warrants a thorough structural, suspension, wheel-alignment, wiring, and restraint-system inspection before purchase. Mechanical condition, hidden damage, and the completeness of required repairs cannot be determined from the provided findings.