2023 BMW IX xDrive50i

The auction record identifies this vehicle as having a salvage title, with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage classification. The visible findings are consistent with side-related exterior damage: the exterior mirror on the visible side is missing, the lower rocker/side-sill trim beneath the doors is absent, and several minor gray scuff marks are present on the rear quarter panel below the tail lamp and above the lower bumper trim. The exposed mirror mounting components and rocker-panel attachment points should be inspected for concealed structural, electrical, or sensor-related damage. The Stage 1 assessment states that these visible conditions support the SIDE damage code; however, salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2023 BMW iX xDrive50i, an all-wheel-drive battery-electric SUV manufactured by BMW AG in Dingolfing, Germany. The decoded information lists a 516-horsepower electric powertrain and four doors. The provided NHTSA recall records include several campaigns affecting certain 2022–2025 BMW iX vehicles, including applicable 2023 iX variants. These involve air-bag and restraint-control software, instrument-cluster software, high-voltage battery defects, battery-management and propulsion-system software, the external pedestrian warning sound, the front driver’s air bag, the charging unit, and cruise-control software. Campaigns 25V395000 and 25V470000 concern later high-voltage propulsion and battery issues and may require verification for this vehicle. Recall eligibility and completion status should be confirmed with BMW using the VIN before purchase.