2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i

The auction record identifies this 2016 BMW X3 as having a salvage certificate, with “SIDE” listed as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible exterior evidence supports the side-damage claim, showing extensive scraping and deformation on the left-side fender, doors, and rocker-panel area. The salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from the available photos. The left front fender has long horizontal scrape marks, dark material transfer, and localized deformation near its rear section. Similar scraping, paint transfer, creasing, and deformation extend across the left front and left rear doors. The lower left trim and rocker-panel area also show extensive dark scraping and surface abrasion beneath the doors. These areas will likely require bodywork and refinishing, with replacement of parts or trim to be determined after a physical inspection. The tan leather left front seat cushion shows minor cosmetic wear, including creasing and darker discoloration. The center display visibly shows a restraint-system warning instructing that the system be checked. The restraint system, including the applicable airbags, seat-belt pretensioners, wiring, and control modules, should be professionally diagnosed before purchase or road use. According to the VIN decode, this is a 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sport Utility Vehicle with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a stated output of 241 horsepower. It was manufactured in the United States. The decoded vehicle is gasoline-powered; the listed diesel-related EGR and high-pressure fuel-pump recalls apply to diesel X3 variants rather than this decoded configuration. NHTSA records list recall 16V333000 concerning the child-seat lower anchor bars on certain X3 xDrive28i vehicles, and recall 24V608000 concerning the electrical connector and water-pump assembly on certain X3 xDrive28i vehicles. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase. A full inspection is recommended, including alignment and suspension checks, rocker-panel and structural inspection, restraint-system diagnostics, and verification of the vehicle’s salvage-title history and repair quality.