2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i

The auction record lists the vehicle as “PERMIT SALVAGE” with “REAR END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive rear-end damage supports the stated REAR END code; the permit-salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The vehicle has extensive damage across the rear end. The rear bumper cover and lower trim/diffuser are largely missing, exposing the reinforcement beam, brackets, wiring, mounting hardware, and internal plastic structures. Both rear corners are damaged. The right rear corner and quarter-panel area show pronounced creasing, crushed bodywork, torn plastic, and deformation around the tail lamp and bumper edge. The left rear quarter and bumper corner also have substantial deformation, creasing, torn edges, missing trim, and exposed internal components. The outer left tail-lamp assembly is missing, leaving an open lamp cavity. The lower liftgate is dented and creased around the license-plate recess and lower edge. Additional abrasion and paint scuffing are visible on the damaged rear quarter-panel and adjacent areas. The findings indicate a major rear-end repair is required, including replacement of missing exterior parts and assessment of the quarter panels, liftgate, mounting points, wiring, lamp systems, and any underlying structural or mechanical components. A physical inspection is necessary to determine the full repair scope and roadworthiness. The VIN decodes as a 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It was manufactured in the United States. The supplied NHTSA recall records include a 2024 recall covering certain 2013–2017 X3 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles for a water-pump electrical connector that may short circuit and increase fire risk; the remedy involves inspection or replacement of the water pump and connector and installation of a protective shield. The records also include recalls for diesel X3 xDrive28d models, which do not match the decoded gasoline specification. Other supplied records concern specific production dates or configurations, so recall completion and VIN-specific applicability should be confirmed with BMW using the vehicle identification number.