2016 BMW M3

This 2016 BMW M3 Sedan is listed with a salvage certificate of title, and the auction’s primary damage classification is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this classification because substantial dents, creases, scraping, and rocker-panel damage are present on the driver side. The main damage affects both driver-side doors. The front door has a large inward dent and pronounced creasing near its rear section, while the rear door has multiple deep dents, sharp creases, and extensive scrape marks. The driver-side rocker panel and side skirt are scraped, creased, and visibly deformed beneath the doors. A smaller dent and crease are also visible near the rear edge of the driver-side front fender. The driver-side side airbag is visibly deployed, with white airbag fabric hanging from the upper window and roofline area. The windshield has a moderate spiderweb-pattern crack in the lower driver-side portion. At the front, the lower bumper trim, lip, and black splitter show extensive scraping, chipped or missing surface material, and damage along the lower edge. The VIN decodes as a 2016 BMW M3 passenger sedan manufactured by BMW M GmbH in Germany. It has a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder gasoline engine; the factory data lists 425 horsepower. The decode also identifies front, side, curtain, and knee airbag locations, as well as seat-belt pretensioners. NHTSA records list three recalls associated with the 2016 BMW M3: two concerning possible driveshaft or driveshaft-connection failure, which could cause loss of propulsion, and one concerning potentially reused rear subframe bolts that could loosen and affect handling. Recall completion should be verified with BMW using the VIN before purchase. Because the available findings show significant exterior and restraint-system damage, the vehicle should receive a comprehensive inspection of the doors, rocker and surrounding structure, airbag and seat-belt systems, windshield, suspension, underbody, drivetrain, and electrical systems before repair or road use.