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It may or may not have been an accident. And if it was, it might not have been a 'significant' accident.
Do all the VIN tags match? There should be tamper-proof white tags on the hood, fenders, door, radiator support, and bumper cover. They should all be there. They should all have the same correct 17 digit VIN. If they don't match (but they're all there), bingo - a salvage part was used. If one is missing, it may have been a new part. BMW stamps their replacement panels 'R' and can be seen with the hood open.
If something were creased or kinked (a fender for example) and could be repaired, it would still wear the VIN tag.
If all VIN tags are present and match, it was likely minor / cosmetic damage.
Ask your bodyshop or BMW dealer to utilize an electronic paint meter (like Elcometer) to measure the paint depth around the car. If the panel were re-painted, it would have 'deep' paint. If filler was used (crease, etc) it would read very thick in that spot. The gauge should tell the story.
Your BMW dealer is required to check for unibody / apron damage. THAT'S what they're concerned about for CPO.
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