2012 BMW 528I

The auction record lists the primary damage as rear damage. This is an unverified auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the rear-damage claim through scratches on the rear bumper and localized damage to the lower rear bumper edge; additional front bumper damage is also visible. The front bumper cover has moderate damage at the near-side wheel arch, where the edge is separated from the adjacent body panel, with a broken-looking painted edge and an open gap extending toward the wheel arch. Multiple dark scuff marks and surface scratches are present on the near-side front bumper below and behind the headlamp. At the rear, the near-side bumper corner and adjacent lower quarter-panel area have several light-colored scratches and scuff marks. The lower rear bumper edge, near the center-right portion, has a moderately abraded and irregular damaged section with visible dark material loss. The front passenger door pull/armrest trim also shows extensive discoloration and wear through the finish. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2012 BMW 528i sedan manufactured by BMW AG in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and four cylinders; the decoded output is 241 horsepower. The VIN is WBAXG5C5XCDW24588. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to the 2012 BMW 528i, including fuel-pump wiring that may cause a fuel leak or engine stall (campaign 16V746000), two related brake-vacuum-pump recalls that may reduce braking assistance (campaigns 14V627000 and 13V454000), and a water-pump electrical-connector recall involving a potential fire risk (campaign 24V608000). The completion status of these recalls for this vehicle should be confirmed with BMW or an authorized dealer using the VIN. A physical inspection is recommended to assess bumper attachment, possible underlying impact damage, and the condition of the lower bumper structure.