2024 BMW X3 xDrive30i

The 2024 BMW X3 is listed by the auction as “CERT OF TITLE SLVG REBUILDABLE,” with “SIDE” recorded as the primary damage classification. According to the Stage 1 photo assessment, the images show cracked front and rear glass and a detached or missing rocker-panel trim piece, but do not visibly show substantial side-body deformation or clear structural damage. The assessment therefore finds that the auction’s SIDE damage code and salvage/rebuildable condition are not supported by clear visible exterior impact damage in the provided photos. The front windshield has multiple intersecting cracks in the upper passenger-side area. The rear hatch glass has a dense spiderweb pattern of cracks in its upper-left section. A long rocker-panel trim piece is detached and lying on the ground, and the corresponding lower side molding is absent from the vehicle, with its attachment points visible along the rocker area. Replacement of both glass panels and repair or replacement of the rocker-panel trim should be anticipated. A physical inspection is recommended to check the rocker area, attachment points, surrounding body panels, and any concealed damage. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a BMW X3 xDrive30i Sport Utility Vehicle with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a listed output of 248 horsepower. The vehicle was manufactured in Greer, South Carolina, USA. Three NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for this model and year: campaign 23V770000 concerns a steering gear that may not have been tightened properly; campaign 25V106000 concerns second-row side-door locking modules that may allow the doors to unlock and unlatch unexpectedly; and campaign 26V438000 concerns possible overheating and fire of the engine starter. Recall completion and applicability to this specific VIN should be confirmed with BMW or NHTSA before purchase.