2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i

This 2016 BMW X3 is listed with a salvage certificate of title. The auction’s primary-damage designation is “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this unverified auction code, as substantial dents, creasing, scuffing, and missing trim are visible on the left side. The salvage title itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The left rear door has severe damage, including a large irregular dent, multiple deep creases, heavy surface distortion, and extensive scuffing across the middle and lower sections. The left front door has localized deformation and broad horizontal abrasions, with additional light discoloration and paint marks around the damaged area. A section of the black wheel-arch molding is missing from the upper/front portion of the left rear wheel opening, leaving mounting points and an exposed edge visible. The lower left rocker-panel and area beneath the doors also show elongated scuffing and visible irregularity. The beige front passenger-seat cushion has darker discoloration and uneven surface marks. No mechanical, structural, or operational assessment is provided by these findings, so the vehicle should receive a thorough inspection for concealed side-impact, door, rocker-panel, wheel-arch, suspension, alignment, airbag, and safety-system damage before purchase or road use. The VIN decodes as a 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a decoded output of 241 horsepower. It was manufactured in the United States. The transmission type is not provided. NHTSA records list recall 16V333000 concerning the lower child-seat anchor bars, applicable to certain 2011–2017 X3 variants, including the xDrive28i. Recall 24V608000 concerns the electric water-pump connector and protective shield on certain 2013–2017 X3 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles. The records also include diesel-specific recalls involving the EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump; the decoded vehicle is gasoline-powered, so those diesel campaigns may not apply. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed with BMW using the VIN, particularly given the vehicle’s salvage history.