2011 BMW 528I

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a salvage certificate and lists “REAR END” as the primary damage. The visible rear-left collision damage supports the stated rear-end classification. However, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from the photographs. The documented damage is concentrated at the left rear corner. A large portion of the rear bumper cover and lower rear fascia is missing, torn, or detached, with exposed internal bumper components, mounting areas, and loose pieces visible underneath. The left rear quarter panel, rear body corner, bumper mounting area, and the metal and trim surrounding the left tail lamp show severe crushing, creasing, deformation, and extensive scraped paint. The extent of the structural and mounting-area damage cannot be determined from these findings alone. A physical inspection should include the rear body structure, quarter panel and tail-lamp mounting points, bumper reinforcement and absorbers, rear suspension and wheel-area components, wiring, exhaust system, alignment, and the operation of the lighting and safety systems. The vehicle should not be considered roadworthy until it has been properly inspected and repaired. VIN decoding identifies this as a 2011 BMW 528i sedan manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is specified with a 3.0-liter gasoline six-cylinder engine. NHTSA records list four recalls applicable to the 2011 BMW 528i: the frontal air-bag sensor/control module, in-tank fuel pump, positive crankcase ventilation valve heater, and VANOS housing bolts. The recall remedies are described as free repairs through BMW. Completion status for this vehicle should be confirmed with BMW using the VIN before purchase.