2021 BMW M340I M340I XDRIVE

The auction record lists the primary damage as “Right Side.” However, Stage 1’s photo-based assessment states that the visible evidence contradicts this designation: the major collision damage is on the vehicle’s left side, particularly the left front door and left front fender. The left front door is severely deformed, with extensive inward displacement, deep horizontal and diagonal creases, and substantial distortion of the outer panel. The left front fender is also severely crushed and heavily creased around the rear portion of the wheel opening and the door junction. Scraping and localized deformation are visible on the left rocker panel and side skirt beneath the damaged door. The lower front bumper lip has minor surface scuffing. Multiple airbags have deployed. White airbag fabric is visible along the front cabin roof edge and passenger-side dashboard, and the left rear curtain airbag is hanging from the upper side of the rear passenger compartment. The extent of the collision-related restraint-system deployment means the vehicle will require a thorough inspection and likely replacement or repair of affected airbags, seat-belt components, sensors, interior trim, and related control systems. The visible exterior damage also warrants inspection of the door structure, fender mounting points, rocker panel, side structure, wheel and suspension components, steering, and alignment. The findings do not establish the condition of any concealed mechanical, structural, electrical, or drivetrain components. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2021 BMW M340i sedan with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 382 hp, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by BMW AG in Mexico. NHTSA records provided for this vehicle include the following BMW recalls: campaign 21V554000 concerning possible early deactivation of the passenger seat-belt automatic locking retractor; campaign 20V761000 concerning the 48-volt battery and starter-generator connection, which may increase fire risk; campaign 21V096000 concerning rearview-camera image or display problems when reversing; campaign 21V298000 concerning an improperly tightened front seat-belt buckle assembly bolt; campaign 23V211000 concerning potentially improper seat-frame welding; and campaign 23V584000 concerning software that may fail to provide the required audible seat-belt warning. The applicable remedies generally involve inspection, software updates, or replacement of affected components by BMW at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase.