2018 BMW 440I

The vehicle is listed with a salvage certificate of title, with the auction identifying the condition as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE FLOOD” and the primary damage as “WATER/FLOOD.” Stage 1 reviewed the available exterior, interior, and dashboard photos and reported no visible horizontal tide line, water-line staining, silt residue, mold-like discoloration, corrosion on seat hardware or wiring, or other clear flood indicators. Based on that review, the visible evidence does not support the stated flood/water primary-damage claim. A physical inspection is still recommended before purchase. The documented visible damage is primarily minor cosmetic wear. Light abrasion and scuffing are present along the front lower bumper and lower lip. The rear bumper center and lower section have several light horizontal scuff and scratch marks. Inside, the light-colored front driver’s seat cushion shows dark discoloration, staining, and small dark marks. Dark speckled staining and discoloration are also visible on the light-colored rear seat upholstery. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 BMW 440i coupe with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. One NHTSA safety recall is recorded for this model and year: recall 17V507000 concerns the front seat-belt emergency locking retractors, which may have been produced with incompatible locking-mechanism housings. In certain circumstances, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash. BMW’s stated remedy is inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the front seat-belt assemblies at no charge. Recall completion should be verified with BMW or through the vehicle’s service records.