2018 BMW M3

This 2018 BMW M3 is listed with a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE, and the auction’s primary-damage designation is VANDALISM. Stage 1 reports that the provided photos do not show visible vandalism or significant exterior collision damage, so they do not support the VANDALISM designation. Stage 1 also states that the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be verified from the photos. The missing driver airbag module is a separate observed finding. The driver-side steering-wheel airbag module is missing. The center of the steering wheel has an open cavity with exposed wiring and connectors. This is classified as severe collision-related damage and requires replacement of the airbag module and inspection of the related restraint-system components before the vehicle can be considered safe to operate. The instrument cluster displays an “Emergency call malfunction” message. This is consistent with a fault in the BMW emergency-call/telematics system and should be diagnosed. The VIN identifies the vehicle as a 2018 BMW M3 sedan manufactured by BMW M GmbH in Germany. It is equipped with a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder gasoline engine; the decoded data lists 425 horsepower. The VIN data also lists front, side, curtain, and knee airbag locations, as well as driver and front-passenger seat-belt pretensioners. The drive type and transmission details were not provided. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan are recommended, with particular attention to the restraint system, emergency-call system, wiring, and any damage not visible in the available findings.