Sample Gold Inspection Report — 2026 BMW X3 M50 xDrive
Gold is the full workup — everything in Silver plus live OBD-II data capture, a full electronics + infotainment audit, and paint-depth readings panel by panel. Best for high-trim and $50K+ vehicles where a hidden problem costs far more than the inspection. This is a real Gold report on a nearly new BMW X3 M50 xDrive, so it shows what a clean one looks like — with every reading the inspector took.
- Inspection
- Gold Inspection ($449)
- VIN
- Verified on-site — redacted on samples
- Mileage
- 10,999 mi
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Inspection Details
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Inspector
- Vetted VI inspector (name withheld on samples) — Independent inspection company
- Customer
- Sample Customer
Summary
Overall a really nice, new-looking and running vehicle, well maintained by BMW service according to the selling dealer. No flaws found in any aspect of the vehicle.
Exterior
Paint and body: excellent. Panels even. No rust. Glass and lights: all good. Tires: healthy. Wheels: good. Flood or accident evidence: none found. Paint depth was measured panel by panel — see measurements.
Interior
Seats: excellent. Wear consistent with the mileage. Odors: clean. Climate: both A/C and heat work — vent temperatures measured, see measurements. Seat belts: all function. Dash and electronics: all work.
Engine & Mechanical
Oil clean and full. Coolant full and clean. No leaks. Cold start smooth. Belts and hoses good. Battery load-tested and brake pads measured — see measurements.
Undercarriage & Frame
Frame solid. Exhaust good. Corrosion minimal. Driveline good. Suspension tight. Bushings good. The underbody photos taken on the lift are in the engine and undercarriage galleries.
Road Test
Noises: none. Braking: smooth and straight. Highway: stable. Steering: centered and tight. Transmission: smooth.
OBD-II Diagnostic Codes
Scanned with a MaxiLink scan tool. No codes. System status: 0 codes found, check-engine light off; no pending and no permanent codes stored.
Instrumented measurements
Measured with tools, not eyeballed — this is what Gold Inspection ($449) adds over Bronze.
| Test | Reading | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Battery load test | 991 CCA measured / 500 CCA ratedReads well above its rated capacity. | Pass |
| Brake pad + rotor measurement | Front pads 8mm, rear 8mmInspector verdict: good. | Pass |
| A/C + heater temperature | A/C vent 45°F · heater vent 125°FBoth reach target. | Pass |
| Paint-depth readings | Hood 124µm · roof 150µm · trunk 140µm · L front door 145µm · R front door 122µm · L rear quarter 147µm · R rear quarter 145µmAll seven panels read between 122 and 150µm, consistent across the shell. | Pass |
| Live OBD-II data capture | Short-term fuel trim +16% · long-term fuel trim +8% · idle 600 RPM · coolant 180°FShort-term trim is above the usual ±10% window in this snapshot; no codes are stored and the inspector rated the car Proceed. Worth a re-check on a longer drive. | Marginal |
| Full electronics + infotainment audit | All five checklist items marked N/A by the inspectorNot recorded on this report — the cluster, display and controls were exercised during the walk-around (see interior). | Marginal |
Inspection photos
30 photos from this inspection. Plates, VINs, and any identifying reflections are removed and location data is stripped before publication.
This is a sample report.
Layout, depth, and language match what you’ll receive when you book a real inspection. Customer and inspector details are removed from every sample. Your actual report includes your assigned inspector’s license, insurance info, and 25+ photos per inspection.