Buying a Desirable BMW 125i with Hidden Damage

TLDRI bought a BMW 125i with low mileage and desirable features, but the vehicle had hidden damage and undisclosed issues, including a broken screen and scuffs. The auction company misrepresented the car, and it turned out to be a disappointing purchase.

Key insights

🚗The BMW 125i seemed like a desirable car with low mileage and attractive features.

👎Upon closer inspection, the car had hidden damage, including a broken screen and scuffs that were not disclosed by the auction company.

🔍The car appeared to have been re-entered into the auction after the previous owner repaired some of the damages.

💔The disappointment of discovering undisclosed damages and misrepresentation of the car's condition.

🔧The next steps include stripping the damaged parts, sourcing replacement components, and getting the car back on the road.

Q&A

What features made the BMW 125i desirable?

The BMW 125i had low mileage, an automatic transmission, and an attractive appearance.

How did you discover the hidden damages?

After winning the auction, I inspected the car and noticed a broken screen and scuff marks that were not mentioned in the auction listing.

Was the car previously repaired?

It is likely that the previous owner repaired some of the damages before re-entering the car into the auction.

How did the undisclosed damages affect your purchase?

The undisclosed damages and misrepresentation of the car's condition were disappointing and made the purchase less desirable.

What are the next steps for the car?

The damaged parts will be stripped, replacement components will be sourced, and the car will be repaired to get it back on the road.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video starts with the excitement of buying a desirable BMW 125i with low mileage and attractive features.

02:58Upon closer inspection, the car reveals hidden damages, including a broken screen and scuffs, which were not disclosed in the auction listing.

04:40The possibility of the car being re-entered into the auction after the previous owner repaired some of the damages.

06:58The disappointment of discovering undisclosed damages and misrepresentation of the car's condition.

09:02The process of stripping the damaged parts, sourcing replacement components, and getting the car back on the road.