2016 BMW 528I

The auction record lists “Front End” as the primary damage. Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence supports this claim, citing the missing grille inserts, cracked and incomplete grille surround, irregular hood front edge with paint loss, and missing front bumper trim or cover. The front-end damage is concentrated around the grille, hood edge, and bumper cover. Both kidney grille inserts are missing, exposing the radiator and internal support bars. The black plastic grille surround has cracks, fractured edges, and missing sections. The front edge of the hood is deformed, with a raised, uneven contour and an irregular gap above the grille. A large area of paint is missing from the hood edge to the right of center, exposing the light-colored underlying surface. A small rectangular trim or cover piece is missing from the left side of the front bumper below the headlamp. Additional light scratches and scuffs are visible across the front bumper, lower bumper surface, and lower front corner. The VIN decodes this vehicle as a 2016 BMW 528i sedan, manufactured by BMW AG in Dingolfing, Germany. It has a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine; the decoded data lists 241 horsepower. The VIN decode does not provide drivetrain or transmission details. Four NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 16V747000 concerns the driver’s seat-belt emergency locking retractor, which may not lock as designed; the remedy is replacement of the driver’s seat-belt assembly. Recall 16V914000 concerns seat-mounted side-airbag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite, with replacement of the affected airbag modules specified as the remedy. Recall 15V718000 concerns a potentially bent left-rear child-seat lower anchor, which requires inspection and repair if necessary. Recall 24V608000 concerns the electrical connector at the engine water pump, which may short circuit if exposed to water; the remedy involves inspection, possible replacement of the water pump and connector, and installation of a protective shield. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase.