2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e

The vehicle is a 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid SUV, VIN 5UXTS1C0XM9H46404. Factory data identifies all-wheel drive, an automatic eight-speed transmission, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, and assembly in the United States. The auction record lists a Certificate of Salvage and identifies the primary damage as “FRONT END.” However, the Stage 1 assessment states that the visible evidence does not support the stated front-end primary-damage claim: the front fascia appears generally intact, while the clearly visible damage is concentrated on the passenger-side exterior and rear-quarter area. Stage 1 also notes that salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. Visible damage includes a missing passenger-side exterior mirror assembly and extensive spiderweb cracking and fracturing of the passenger-side rear quarter window. The passenger-side front door has a broad, deep horizontal and irregular crease across its middle-to-lower section. The passenger-side rear door and adjacent rear quarter panel show large, irregular dents and creases, with pronounced deformation above and around the rear wheel arch. Additional irregular deformation is visible on the passenger-side front fender near the upper wheel arch and headlamp area. The reported damage is predominantly on the passenger side, with the rear door and quarter-panel deformation assessed as severe and the other listed damage assessed as moderate. The NHTSA records provided include recalls involving the rearview camera system, hybrid battery components, fuel-system components on certain X3 variants, seat construction, rear cargo-rail attachments, and starter assemblies. Several of these records specifically include the 2021 X3 xDrive30e, while others apply to specified X3 variants or broader X3 model ranges. Recall completion and applicability to this VIN should be confirmed with BMW or through an authorized dealer before purchase. In particular, the hybrid-battery and starter-related recall information warrants verification before charging or operating the vehicle. A thorough physical inspection should also assess the passenger-side structure, door and quarter-panel mounting points, window and mirror wiring, wheel-arch area, restraint systems, hybrid components, and alignment.