2017 BMW 540I

The auction lists the primary damage as rear damage, an auction classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim: the lower rear bumper fascia is detached and lying behind the vehicle, with internal components and mounting openings exposed. The lower rear bumper sections are missing at both corners, leaving large openings. The remaining rear bumper surfaces show multiple horizontal scuff and abrasion marks. Several light scratches and surface marks are also visible on the trunk lid near its rear edge. The provided findings do not describe damage to other areas. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2017 BMW 540i sedan built by BMW AG in Germany. It has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and left-hand drive. One NHTSA safety recall is listed for this model and year: recall 20V243000 concerns the driver and passenger head-airbag inflators, which may have been affected by excessive humidity and could deploy improperly. BMW’s stated remedy is replacement of the affected head air bag inflator or assembly by an authorized dealer at no cost. Recall completion should be verified using the VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer.