2018 BMW X3 sDrive30i

The auction record lists this vehicle as a certificate-of-salvage vehicle with “more than 75% damage” and identifies the primary damage as “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the side-damage classification, based on the severe damage to the left front door and exterior mirror. However, Stage 1 also reports that the photos do not support or confirm the “more than 75% damage” assessment; the visible damage appears concentrated in the left front door area, and the total damage percentage cannot be determined from the photos. The visible damage is concentrated on the left front side. The left front door outer panel is severely crushed, with extensive deep creasing, folded and distorted metal, damaged lower edges, exposed gaps, and visible deformation around the door opening. The left exterior mirror assembly is displaced from its mounting area, hanging outward from the door, with visible damage to the mirror housing and mounting area. A beige airbag is visibly deployed and hanging from the roof-side area beside the front seat. The findings do not establish the condition of the remaining airbags, seat-belt pretensioners, door structure, hinges, locks, wiring, sensors, or the vehicle’s mechanical and electronic systems. A complete physical inspection and diagnostic scan will be required to determine the full extent of the damage and the repairs needed. Particular attention should be given to the body structure around the left front door opening and to the airbag and restraint systems before the vehicle is considered safe for road use. According to the NHTSA VIN decode, this is a 2018 BMW X3 sport utility vehicle with a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The supplied decode lists the sDrive30i trim, although it also identifies the drivetrain as AWD. The vehicle is configured as a five-seat, four-door SUV and was manufactured in the United States. The supplied recall record includes the following campaigns for applicable 2018 BMW X3 vehicles: - 18V374000: possible incompatibility between the steering wheel and Active Lane Keeping Assistant, which may prevent proper detection of hands-off driving. - 18V453000: rear brake-caliper piston coating issue that may reduce braking performance. - 20V152000: instrument-panel casing issue related to passenger-airbag deployment. - 19V563000: improperly welded front seatback frames that may allow unexpected seatback movement. - 18V431000: rear turn signals that may illuminate in multiple colors. - 19V684000: backup-camera software issue that may cause the rear-view image to remain unavailable. - 21V521000: front-passenger occupant-classification system issue that may deactivate the passenger airbag. - 17V719000: instrument-cluster software issue that may prevent proper illumination of the display or warning symbols. - 18V154000: rear-spoiler attachment issue. - 24V534000 and 24V764000: rear cargo-rail attachment issues; the later campaign states that vehicles previously repaired under 24V534 may require the updated repair. Recall completion should be verified with BMW or an authorized dealer using the vehicle identification number.