2021 BMW 740I

The auction lists the primary damage as **Left Side**. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with extensive damage concentrated around the left rear quarter panel, left rear lamp area, and left rear bumper. The left rear quarter panel is severely crushed and deformed around the wheel arch and rear lamp area. It has deep creases, torn edges, scraped paint, and exposed inner components. The left outer rear tail-lamp assembly is absent or broken away, leaving an open cavity. The left side of the rear bumper cover is torn and displaced outward and downward, while the lower bumper trim and surrounding black and chrome pieces are detached and hanging. Wiring, brackets, and other internal components are exposed in the damaged area. The left rear corner of the trunk lid has an uneven contour and a large irregular gap beside the quarter panel and tail-lamp opening. The provided findings document visible collision damage only. The condition of the underlying structure, suspension, wheel alignment, electrical systems, and mechanical components is not established and should be verified through a comprehensive physical inspection before purchase. Repairs are likely to require replacement or extensive repair of the left rear quarter-panel area, tail lamp, bumper components, related trim, and any damaged internal parts, followed by inspection of the surrounding structure and wiring. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 BMW 740i sedan with a 2.997-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a 335-horsepower rating. It was manufactured by BMW AG in Germany and is equipped with features including adaptive driving beams, forward-collision warning, lane-centering assistance, lane-departure warning, park assist, rear visibility equipment, and standard front and rear safety systems. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model and year. Recall 21V096000 concerns the rearview-camera image, which may be partially obscured or fail to illuminate when Reverse is selected; BMW’s remedy is a software inspection and update if necessary. Recall 24V576000 concerns the starter assembly, where repeated starting attempts may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire; the remedy is a software update. Recall completion should be confirmed with BMW or an authorized dealer before operation.