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VIN: WBSCD9324WEE07720
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VIN: WBSCD9324WEE07720
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Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
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The story of this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 2 owners and was owned in Alabama and California. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Alabama DMV in 1999.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 10,709 miles per year, which is lower than than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 10/14/2003, was 53,409 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.
Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 6 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
Tell us what you know about this vehicle
Year/Make/Model: 1998 BMW M3
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 3.2L V6 PFI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes
Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 01.Aug.2004 01:14:31. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.
Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.
Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720).
Date: Mileage:
03/18/1999 5,579
10/14/2003 53,406
10/14/2003 53,409
Average miles driven per year 10,709 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.
GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Lemon Check FAQs:
Lemon Check FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee | CARFAX Help Center
Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 10/20/1998 Alabama
2nd owner 10/14/2003 California
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The cost of ownership varies by vehicle. Go to Edmunds.com to check the recommended service schedule and estimated costs for this vehicle.
Types of Owners:
This 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720) using the date this report was generated (01.Aug.2004 01:14:31) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.
Estimated start date of warranty: 10/20/1998
Last reading reported on 10/14/2003: 53,409 miles
Today's Date: August 1, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage 3 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 27 months or 26,591 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Corrosion coverage may require a once a year inspection. Models sold after 10/01/96 have 3 years or 36,000 miles schedules maintenance coverage.
CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1998 BMW M3 (WBSCD9324WEE07720).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
11/16/1997 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Charleston, SC
10/20/1998 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Birmingham, AL
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
03/18/1999 5,579 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Birmingham, AL
Title #24021978
Title issued
10/14/2003 53,406 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sacramento, CA
Title issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
10/14/2003 53,409 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
03/23/2004 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Birmingham, AL
Title #32292655
Title issued
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use. -
This car is being offered at $19.5K, including an 89K mile manufacturer warrenty. Its got 69K miles on it right now.... Heh... now to get a loan!Comment
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