2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i

The 2012 BMW X3 is listed by the auction with the condition designation “PERMIT NO BRAND - UNFIT” and a primary-damage code of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive damage to the left-side doors and rocker area supports the “SIDE” classification. The photographs show significant collision damage, but they cannot independently confirm the administrative wording “PERMIT NO BRAND - UNFIT.” The left front door is severely crushed, with extensive inward deformation, sharp creasing, paint scuffing, and disturbed lower edges. The left rear door also has substantial inward deformation across its center and lower outer panel, with multiple creases, scuffing, and distorted lower edges. The rocker panel or lower side sill beneath both left-side doors is heavily crushed and deformed along its length. Exposed fasteners and damaged lower trim are visible in this area. A side-curtain airbag is visibly deployed, with white fabric hanging from the left roof rail and upper door opening, including torn sections. The extent of the door and rocker deformation, together with the deployed restraint, indicates that structural and restraint-system inspections will be important before repair or road use. The findings do not establish the condition of the vehicle’s mechanical, electrical, suspension, or underlying structural components. NHTSA VIN data identifies this vehicle as a 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and approximately 240 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured in the United States. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this model year and vehicle line. Recall 17V495000 concerns a potentially improperly welded driver frontal airbag inflator; in a crash requiring deployment, the inflator housing could separate and injure occupants. Recall 16V333000 concerns lower child-seat LATCH anchor bars that may become damaged when used with certain rigid-style connectors. The completion status of these recalls for this specific vehicle should be verified with BMW using the VIN before purchase.