2018 BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive

The 2018 BMW ALPINA B7 is listed with a salvage condition and an auction primary-damage claim of flood. Stage 1’s photo review found no consistent exterior tide line, water staining, mud or silt residue, mold-like discoloration, visible corrosion, or water-related interior staining. The instrument cluster was visible but not illuminated, so it provided no working-display counter-evidence. Based on the available photos, Stage 1 concluded that the visible evidence does not support the auction’s flood-damage claim. The visible exterior damage is concentrated at the front bumper and front rocker area. Several small, light-colored scuff marks and paint chips are present on the lower front bumper. Behind the visible front wheel, a section of the lower rocker-area trim appears to be missing or broken, leaving an irregular exposed area with an uneven edge. The bumper damage is minor and cosmetic, while the rocker-trim damage is assessed as moderate collision-related damage. The condition of areas not visible in the provided findings should be confirmed through an in-person inspection. VIN data identifies the vehicle as a BMW 750i/ALPINA B7 sedan built in Germany, with all-wheel drive, a 4.4-liter gasoline V8, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The decoded data lists a long-wheelbase configuration, five seats, and 19-inch front and rear wheels.