2011 BMW M3

The vehicle is a 2011 BMW M3 sedan, VIN WBSPM9C50BE203824. NHTSA VIN data identifies it as a German-built BMW M GmbH passenger car with a 4.0-liter gasoline V8 engine and a listed output of 414 horsepower. Drivetrain and transmission details were not provided. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a SALVAGE CERTIFICATE with FRONT END as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end collision damage supports the FRONT END claim; however, the SALVAGE CERTIFICATE status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has extensive damage. The hood is severely crushed, with deep creases and folded or raised metal across the front and center sections. The front bumper cover is heavily cracked, torn, distorted, and separated in multiple areas, with displaced sections and exposed components behind it. The kidney grille area is distorted, with one grille section absent or open and surrounding trim broken and displaced. Both front headlamp areas are displaced, with broken or open mounting and surrounding body sections. The available findings do not clearly confirm cracked headlamp lenses. Both front fenders are also damaged: the visible-side fender is bent and separated around the headlamp and wheel-arch area, while the opposite fender is distorted and separated around its front edge and headlamp area. Structural and support-related front-end components require particular attention. The radiator support, lower front support area, brackets, panels, and crossmember sections visible behind the bumper are bent, crushed, and displaced. A physical inspection is necessary to determine the full extent of structural, cooling-system, suspension, steering, electrical, and restraint-system damage, as well as whether the vehicle is safe and economical to repair. Mechanical operation was not established by the provided findings. The interior shows minor cosmetic wear, including light-colored abrasions on the driver’s seat lower cushion and surface wear along the lower and side grip areas of the steering-wheel rim. NHTSA records list four safety recalls applicable to this model range. These concern the positive battery-cable connection at the fuse-box terminal, wiring and connectors for the heating and air-conditioning airflow system, and two driver frontal air-bag inflator campaigns, including a Takata-related inflator recall. Recall completion should be verified with BMW or an authorized BMW dealer using the VIN before purchase or road use.