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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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414). 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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CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Oklahoma and Texas. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Oklahoma DMV in 1997.
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 not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 14,217 miles per year, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 03/01/2004, was 95,473 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a 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 by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 12 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
Year/Make/Model: 1997 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 front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, 6-digit Odometer
Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414). 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414) 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 09.Mar.2005 22:28:06. New data will result in a change to this report.
Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414). 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414). 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 (WBSCD9325VEE06414).
Date: Mileage:
07/21/1997 50
07/12/2000 48,243
09/14/2002 74,575
10/16/2003 90,316
03/01/2004 95,473
Average miles driven per year 14,217 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414). 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!
Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414) had 3 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 07/21/1997 Oklahoma
2nd owner 03/01/2004 Texas
3rd owner 10/26/2004 Oklahoma
Types of Owners:
This 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.
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 Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
BMW does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
You can contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414) still has recalls that require repair.
CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 12 record(s) for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSCD9325VEE06414).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
05/25/1997 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Charleston, SC
06/15/1997 Oklahoma
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tulsa, OK
Registered as
personal vehicle
07/21/1997 50 Oklahoma
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tulsa, OK
Title #723597202010
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
07/12/2000 48,243 Texas
Inspection Station
Dallas, TX
Passed emissions inspection
07/20/2000 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Irving, TX
Title #05733136717112426
Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
05/01/2001 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Addison, TX
Title #05733136717112426
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
08/18/2001 Texas
Inspection Station
Dallas, TX
Passed emissions inspection
08/02/2002 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lewisville, TX
Title #05733136717112426
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
09/14/2002 74,575 Texas
Inspection Station
Coppell, TX
Passed emissions inspection
10/16/2003 90,316 Texas
Inspection Station
Dallas, TX
Passed emissions inspection
03/01/2004 95,473 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Irving, TX
Title #05732738032161209
Title issued or updated
Correction to record
New owner reported
10/26/2004 Oklahoma
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tulsa, OK
Title #723597202010
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease 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.
Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
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If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
Salvage/Junk
Rebuilt/Reconstructed
Dismantled
Fire/Flood/Hail
Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback
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