I am looking at a 97 E36 M3, but obviously do not want to make a mistake. Here is the vin WBSBG9322VEY74357 You can email it to me at [email protected] or you can just post a reply to this thread. Thanks in advance.
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CARFAX Talking CarTM The story of this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX: This coupe has had 2 owners and was owned in California. It was originally registered as a lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from the individual leasing it until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired. 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 11,771 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 11/18/2003, was 82,018 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 - GUARANTEED! Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported 2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED! Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found 3. LEMON CHECK® No Manufacturer Buyback Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED! 4. OWNERSHIP CHECK Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s) Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Lease Vehicle 5. RECALL CHECK BMW does not report recalls to CARFAX 6. WARRANTY CHECK No coverage remaining on basic warranty DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 8 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED Tell us what you know about this vehicle Today's leading safety and reliability information for the 1997 BMW M3 all in one report. Click on the link below to view your FREE report: SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT Crash Tests, Reliability Ratings, Theft Ratings and more... Year/Make/Model: 1997 BMW M3 Body Style: COUPE Engine: 3.2L V6 PFI DOHC 24V Fuel: GASOLINE Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE Manufactured in: GERMANY Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Still looking for the perfect BMW M3? Check out a list of them in your area. Total Loss Check: GOOD NEWS! This 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) has had no severe accidents or other total loss events reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000. No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported Other Accident Indicators: This 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) has 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 15.Jan.2004 12:58:03. 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. Accident Check FAQs: Accident FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center Truth-In-Mileage Check: This 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) had no odometer problems reported to a DMV under the Federal Truth-In-Mileage Act. This Act requires owners to disclose odometer problems and an accurate reading when a vehicle is sold. This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000. No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported: Title issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer. No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported: Title issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover. Odometer Rollback Check: CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357). 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357). Date: Mileage: 12/03/1996 18 05/23/1999 42,537 01/24/2002 60,821 11/18/2003 82,018 Average miles driven per year 11,771 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. Do you know this vehicle's current mileage? Tell us and help protect others from mileage fraud. Mileage Accuracy Check FAQs: Mileage Accuracy FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center GOOD NEWS! This 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000. Lemon Check FAQs: Lemon Check FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center Ownership History: CARFAX estimates that this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) has 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 12/27/1996 California 2nd owner 08/05/1999 California CARFAX AdvisorTM 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) was originally registered as a Lease Vehicle. No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported No Taxi Registration Reported Do you have information about how this vehicle was used or driven? Tell us what you know. Ownership Check FAQs: Ownership FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center BMW does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX. Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1997 BMW M3. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) still has recalls that require repair. Recall Check FAQs: Recall FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357) using the date this report was generated (15.Jan.2004 12:58:03) 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: 12/01/1996 Last reading reported on 11/18/2003: 82,018 miles Today's Date: January 15, 2004 Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: 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 Coverage expired 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 Notes: ONCE A YEAR INSPECTION REQUIRED. CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the at the BMW web site. Warranty Calculator FAQs: Warranty FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center CARFAX searched more than 2.7 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 8 record(s) for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9322VEY74357). Date: Mileage Reading: Source: General Comments: 12/01/1996 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Registered as lease vehicle 12/03/1996 18 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Odometer reading reported for title 12/27/1996 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued First owner reported Loan or lien reported Registered as lease vehicle 05/23/1999 42,537 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Encino, CA Odometer reading reported for title 08/05/1999 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued New owner reported 03/11/2000 California Motor Vehicle Dept. Encino, CA Title issued 01/24/2002 60,821 California Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection 11/18/2003 82,018 Dealer Inventory Van Nuys, CA Vehicle offered for sale Tell us what you know about this vehicle Detailed Vehicle History Definitions: First Owner When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership. Lease When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer. 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. Detailed Vehicle History FAQs: Detailed Vehicle History FAQs | Glossary | Register FREE Guarantee| CARFAX Help Center CARFAX Certified History is Guaranteed up to $5,000! A CARFAX Certified History guarantees that this vehicle has none of the problem titles shown below. Should you discover any of these problems during the next three years, CARFAX will pay you 10% of the vehicle's wholesale value - up to $5,000! This coverage is valid from 01/15/2004 through 01/15/2007 and is transferable to a new owner during this period. 1997 BMW M3 WBSBG9322VEY74357 Protection From: Salvage Title Hail Damage Title Junk Title Total Loss (Canada) Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Manufacturer Buyback (Lemon) Title Dismantled Title Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Loss Due to Fire Title Not Actual Mileage Title Flood Damage Title Register your FREE $5,000 CARFAX Certified History Guarantee Today! www.carfax.com/register *CARFAX agrees to pay to the holder of this report 10% of the wholesale value of the vehicle, up to $5,000 if this report indicates it qualifies as a CARFAX Certified History and a Branded Title actually exists for this vehicle. A Branded Title is defined as a passenger motor vehicle ownership document issued by any of the 50 states of the U.S. (or the District of Columbia) or any province of Canada that bears words or symbols signifying that the vehicle was salvaged or junked; dismantled; rebuilt or reconstructed; flood damaged; fire damaged; hail damaged; bought back by the manufacturer; odometer exceeds mechanical limits; odometer was not the actual mileage; declared a total loss (Canada only), or bears any other symbol or word of like kind. This Certificate along with corresponding full report must be presented in order to be eligible for payment. Terms and Conditions. CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT CARFAX collected the industry's leading safety and reliability information for the 1997 BMW M3 into one convenient report. CARFAX Safe Teen Driving Tips Get FREE weekly teen driving tips and information from the CARFAX Safe Teen Drivers Program. CARFAX Certified Cars Still looking for the perfect BMW M3? 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