Lot 59813226 · PA - PHILADELPHIA EAST-SUBLOT

2012 BMW X3 X3

VIN 5UXWX5C56CL727428

Current bid
$575
≈ €532
Identity
Year
2012
Make / series / model
BMW X3 X3
Body type
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Condition
CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE
VIN
5UXWX5C56CL727428
Powertrain & drivetrain
Drive type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic · 8-spd
Horsepower
240 hp
Steering location
Exterior color
Odometer & listing
Odometer
140,938 mi (226,817 km)
Listing valid until
2026-07-20
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**VEHICLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT** **Subject vehicle:** 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i (VIN: 5UXWX5C56CL727428) **Vehicle specification (per NHTSA vPIC decode):** Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV/MPV), AWD, 3.0L 6-cylinder gasoline engine, 240 hp, manufactured by BMW Manufacturer Corporation / BMW North America, assembled at the Greer, South Carolina (USA) plant. This report documents the condition of the above vehicle based on photographic evidence submitted for claim/inspection purposes. Findings are separated into collision-related damage, dashboard/system indications, and ordinary wear items. **1. Collision Damage** A moderate-severity impact deformation is documented on the right side of the vehicle, extending from the right-rear door through the rear quarter panel (image 12). A visible crease/dent line is consistent with a side-impact event. Given the extent and continuity of the deformation across two panels, prior collision repair cannot be excluded, and structural/frame integrity in this area should be verified by a qualified inspector before any valuation is finalized. This is noted as a known concern requiring further inspection, not confirmed as prior structural repair from photographic evidence alone. **2. Dashboard Warning Indication** A "Hood open" warning is illuminated on the instrument cluster (image 6). This is classified as minor/cosmetic in isolation, but it indicates either an improperly latched hood or a faulty hood-position sensor. The underlying cause is not determinable from the photograph and is subject to inspection. **3. Wear and Aging Items (Non-Collision)** - **Headlights:** Both front headlight lenses show moderate cloudiness/oxidation consistent with UV exposure and age, not impact damage. - **Interior:** Steering wheel grip surface shows polish/wear consistent with regular hand contact. Front driver and passenger seat bolsters show wear marks and discoloration consistent with normal use. - **Tires:** All four tires (front-left, front-right, rear-right; rear-left not documented in the supplied images) show moderate tread wear. None are at critical wear level, but none are new; remaining tread should be measured directly at the time of physical inspection. **4. Known Failure Pattern Concerns** Two qualitative concerns are flagged for this generation of X3 and are noted here as inspection points, not confirmed defects: - Early-generation X3 models (2011–2015) have a documented susceptibility to water ingress around door seals and window trim, which can cause interior corrosion and electrical faults over time. No active water damage is visible in the submitted interior photographs; however, given the visible age/wear of interior trim, door seals and drain channels should be checked during physical inspection. - The right-side panel deformation described above raises the possibility of undisclosed prior collision repair; this should be corroborated with a vehicle

Generated from auction photos by AI vision, then written up by an AI model. Findings are qualitative, not a certified inspection.