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$29,500
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auction $30,952 · shipping $3,210 · customs $6,900
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The current photo shows a cosmetically reassembled front end with the hood sitting high, missing lower bumper trim, loose rocker trim, and a front wheel at an abnormal angle, while the auction history shows this same car previously sold with severe front-end damage and deployed airbags. That sold history plus relisting is a major flip-risk pattern, and the current Copart rear-end label does not match what is visible in the photo. Buy-now at $29,500 looks too high given the salvage title, prior major front impact, likely suspension/SRS work, and hidden structural or sensor risk. The prior IAAI sale at $19,150 and the relist history materially lower the safe bid ceiling.
Primary damage
FRONT END
Secondary damage
REAR END
Title
SALVAGE TITLE
Damage visible
In the single front-left three-quarter photo, the front end shows incomplete or poor-quality reassembly rather than a clean repair. The hood is popped up and misaligned across the front edge, the front bumper/grille area is not seated correctly, and the lower left area of the bumper in the photo has missing trim/open openings with exposed inner mounting points. The front wheel on the right side of the image is turned sharply and appears to sit suspiciously, and the lower rocker/side skirt trim along the visible side is hanging loose under the doors. The visible rear and side panels look mostly straight from this angle, and the auction rear-end label is not clearly corroborated by this photo.
Overall condition
From this one exterior angle, the car appears complete enough to roll but not properly repaired. Body stance is generally level, but the front panel fit is poor, the hood does not appear latched correctly, and the visible side skirt trim is detached. The visible glass looks intact and the exterior presents as a partially reassembled vehicle rather than a fresh collision, which increases concern for hidden unfinished repairs. Photo coverage is limited to one useful angle, so structural alignment, airbags, and underbody condition cannot be confirmed from the current image alone.
Repair recommendations
Treat this as a previously hard-hit front-end car that has been cosmetically reassembled, not as a simple bumper job. Start with full BMW-capable diagnostics, SRS scan, suspension measurement, and front structure measurement before buying parts. Verify whether airbags, pretensioners, and ADAS hardware were properly replaced or only covered up. Because the current listing appears to conflict with the prior damage history, bid only at a level that leaves room for hidden structural, sensor, and chassis repairs.
Visible missing lower trim/open cavities and poor bumper fit; likely needs cover, inserts, guides, and refinish.
Front grille area appears misaligned; hidden bracket and ADAS mount issues are likely after prior front impact.
Hood sits high across the front edge; may be latch/support misalignment or residual front upper structure distortion.
Wheel angle looks abnormal in the current photo and prior images showed likely front suspension damage.
Current and gallery photos show loose or hanging lower side trim under the doors.
Prior auction interior photos showed deployed steering, lower dash, and curtain airbag damage; current photo does not disprove prior SRS event.
Prior cluster photos showed restraint and chassis warnings; scan and coding are required.
Gallery evidence showed cracked/scratched front compartment trim and likely missing fasteners.
Previously severe full-width front impact plus current poor panel fit create real hidden structural alignment risk.
| Auction | Date | Final Bid | Odometer | Status | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAAI | 2026-04-16 | $16,850 | 19 935 mi | Not sold | Progressive Casualty Insurance |
| IAAI | 2026-04-23 | $19,150 | 19 935 mi | Sold | Progressive Casualty Insurance |

Photo 1
Front-left three-quarter view shows clear prior front-end damage with incomplete or poor-quality reassembly. The hood sits popped high across the front edge, the front bumper/grille area is misaligned, and the lower left area of the bumper in this photo has missing trim/openings with exposed mounting points; the left front fender-to-bumper gap is also uneven. The left front wheel is turned sharply and the lower rocker/side skirt trim on the left in this photo appears loose or partially detached under the doors, suggesting broken clips or bracket damage. The left headlamp upper strip appears present, but mounting integrity cannot be confirmed from this angle; hidden damage to bumper carrier, guides, frunk latch support, and front sensors is possible. Likely repairs here are bumper cover repair or replacement with bracket/trim replacement ($900-$2,000), grille/sensor mount repair or replacement ($500-$1,500 visible portion only), hood latch/alignment work or possible hood repair if bent ($200-$900), and rocker molding reattach/replace ($150-$500).

Photo 2
Rear-left three-quarter view shows the rear body looking largely straight with no obvious crush damage visible in this angle despite the auction rear-end label. The trunk lid, left tail lamp, rear bumper cover, and quarter panel gaps appear generally even, though strong sunlight and distance limit close inspection of fine waviness or repaint. Along the left side, the lower rocker/side skirt trim still appears displaced or hanging slightly below the doors toward the front half of the car. The left rear wheel looks intact with no obvious curb rash visible from this distance, and the glass appears intact with dark tint. Practical repair in this view is mainly the left rocker molding/clips/bracket correction, likely reattach if clips only or replace if cracked, around $150-$500; no other definite repairable damage is clearly visible here. Because this is a flip car, check for rear paintwork and bumper refinish mismatch even though none is obvious in this photo.

Photo 3
Rear-right three-quarter view shows the right rear quarter, trunk, and bumper with no obvious additional collision damage visible from this angle. Panel gaps around the trunk lid and right tail lamp look reasonably even, and the rear bumper corners do not show clear tearing or displacement in this photo. The right side doors and quarter panel appear straight, with no obvious dents or scrapes visible under the bright glare. The front-right area is only partially visible in the distance, so this image is not useful for judging the known front damage. No clear repairable damage is isolated in this view; at most, a polish/detail for water spotting and dust would be minor cosmetic work. Hidden rear-end issues cannot be ruled out without closer underside and trunk-floor inspection, but none are visible here.

Photo 4
Front-right three-quarter view confirms the front-end damage and incomplete assembly. The hood is unlatched and sitting high at the front, the right side of the front bumper/grille area has missing lower trim/openings and broken or absent inserts, and the bumper-to-fender fit on the right in this photo is not flush. The right front lower side skirt/rocker trim also appears loose or hanging below the doors, similar to the opposite side. The right headlamp lens appears present without obvious cracking, but bumper mounts, radar/sensor brackets, and lower air duct pieces likely need repair or replacement. Likely work visible here includes bumper cover repair/replacement with lower trim and guides ($900-$2,000), grille/center lower section mounting repair ($500-$1,500), hood latch/support alignment ($200-$900), and rocker molding reattach/replace ($150-$500). Because the car was previously sold with front-end damage and relisted, inspect carefully for cosmetic-only reassembly hiding structural or cooling-package issues.

Photo 5
Direct front view shows the clearest evidence of damage: the hood is popped and misaligned across the full front edge, the large kidney grille/lower center section is displaced, and both lower outer bumper areas have missing trim pieces or open cavities with exposed inner mounts. The bumper cover is not seated correctly under the headlamps, especially around the lower sections, indicating broken guides, clips, or prior disassembly. Both slim upper headlamp strips appear present, but exact tab condition cannot be verified from this distance. Visible repair guidance here would be bumper cover repair or replacement plus paint ($1,000-$2,200), lower trim/insert/bracket replacement on both sides ($300-$900), grille and front sensor mount repair or replacement ($600-$1,800), and hood latch/support alignment or minor hood edge correction ($250-$900). If the hood will not latch after alignment, expect hidden damage behind the bumper or upper tie area, but that hidden work is not priced here.

Photo 6
Direct rear view shows the rear end looking surprisingly straight for a rear-end-labeled listing. The trunk lid shut lines appear even, both tail lamps are intact, and the rear bumper cover does not show obvious cracks, tears, or major deformation in this photo. The lower rear valance and chrome-look trim also appear present and aligned, with only normal dust/water spotting visible. Lighting and shadow limit inspection of subtle paint mismatch or small dents, but no clear repairable rear damage is visible here. This view suggests no obvious additional rear repair cost from what can be seen, though underside impact to the absorber or trunk floor cannot be ruled out without closer inspection.

Photo 7
Front interior view from the left side shows deployed airbags: the steering wheel airbag is blown and the lower knee airbag area under the steering column is also deployed/open. The front seats, center console, and visible trim look largely intact with no obvious flood signs or major interior tearing in this shot. The dashboard screen assembly appears physically present, though airbag deployment means the restraint system will need scan/reset and likely module/pretensioner work beyond what is visible. Visible repair guidance: replace steering wheel airbag with used/salvage unit and install ($400-$900), repair/replace driver knee airbag or lower dash panel section ($250-$700), and perform SRS diagnostics/reset with possible coding ($100-$300 visible baseline only). Check seat belts for locked pretensioners and curtain airbags, but those are not confirmed in this photo.

Photo 8
Wide interior dashboard view confirms the steering wheel airbag is deployed, and there appears to be airbag material visible on the passenger side lower dash/footwell area. The main curved display is on, but the passenger-side upper dashboard trim near the windshield on the right in this photo looks lifted, broken, or missing a cover section, which may indicate passenger airbag deployment or dash trim damage from prior repair work. The ambient light strip and center console appear intact, and the front seats show normal wear only. Visible repair items here are steering airbag replacement ($400-$900), passenger dash trim/airbag cover or upper dash section repair/replacement if deployment damage is confirmed ($500-$1,500), and SRS scan/reset/coding ($100-$300). Because this is a high-tech BMW interior, trim fit and screen function should be checked carefully after any airbag work.

Photo 9
Instrument cluster close-up shows the warning message 'Continued driving possible: Chassis.' It also shows brake and restraint-related warning icons illuminated, consistent with collision/airbag events and possible suspension or chassis system faults. The display itself appears functional with no visible screen cracking, which is positive. This photo does not show physical body damage, but it is strong evidence of electronic/mechanical fault codes that will require diagnostic work and likely front suspension, steering angle, ride-height, or chassis-control calibration/repair. A reasonable visible-context allowance is full diagnostic scan and calibration baseline ($100-$300), with possible chassis sensor or suspension component repair if fault tracing confirms damage ($300-$1,500 visible-context estimate only). Since the message is non-specific, actual cost could rise if hidden structural or active suspension damage is present, but that hidden portion is not priced here.

Photo 10
Rear seat area appears clean and largely undamaged in this view. The leather upholstery, door panel, rear console vents, and visible trim show no obvious tears, burns, or impact damage, and the side glass appears intact. Lighting is uneven, but there are no clear signs of deployed rear side-curtain airbags visible from this angle. This image mainly documents that the rear cabin presents well cosmetically. No definite repairable damage is visible here.

Photo 11
Under-hood/frunk area is open and shows the front upper structure generally present, but the large black plastic cover has multiple scratches and appears cracked or split on the right side in this photo. The surrounding upper compartments and braces do not show obvious severe buckling from this angle, though trim pieces near the front edge may be missing because the bumper/grille assembly is incomplete. Hood hinges and strut areas look visually intact, but this view is limited for checking the lock carrier and front crash bar. Practical repair here is mainly replacement of the cracked upper plastic cover if desired ($150-$400 used/aftermarket) or leave as cosmetic if mounting tabs still hold; minor missing clips/fasteners could add $20-$80. Because the hood was sitting high in exterior photos, inspect latch support alignment and front upper panel carefully even though no major deformation is obvious here.

Photo 12
This is a close-up of the VIN/manufacturer label area rather than a damage view. No visible body damage, rust, or repair issue can be assessed from this close crop. The label appears present and readable, which is useful for identity verification only. No repairable damage is shown in this image.