2026 BMW X5 xDrive40

The vehicle is listed with a Certificate of Salvage, and the auction identifies the primary damage as SIDE. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the SIDE classification through substantial deformation and scraping on the left-side doors and rocker panel. Stage 1 also notes that the certificate-of-salvage status cannot be confirmed from the exterior photos alone. The most significant visible damage is concentrated along the left side. The left front door has severe denting, sharp creases, scraped paint, and irregular deformation across the outer panel and lower edge. The left rear door has broad dents and creases, with multiple light-colored scrape marks across the outer and lower sections. The rocker panel below the left-side doors is severely crushed and visibly creased, with additional scraped areas. This damage may require extensive body repair or replacement of affected panels and should be physically inspected for possible impact to the underlying structure, door operation, sealing, wiring, and safety systems. The plastic trim around the left rear wheel arch is missing, with its attachment points exposed. A detached curved black wheel-arch trim component is visible separately on the ground. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2026 BMW X5 xDrive40 SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 375 hp, and a U.S. manufacturing location in Greer, South Carolina. The decoded VIN is reported as valid. Two NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this make, model, and model year. Recall 25V556000 concerns a potentially improper windshield seal that may allow water to reach electrical components, potentially causing electronic failures or a fire; the remedy involves inspection and repair of the seal and replacement of affected components as necessary. Recall 25V837000 concerns an instrument panel manufacturing issue that could prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly; the remedy is replacement of the instrument panel trim. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with BMW or an authorized dealer before purchase or road use. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the rocker-panel and door impact, alignment, structural condition, electrical and restraint systems, wheel-arch area, and the operation of all affected components.