Vin Check Please

[rennstimpy]

Hi All,

Complete newbie to m3s here, although I used to have 72 2002 that I just loved! Now I'm looking for a 95-99 M3. I found one on autotrader that looks ok, but the dealer won't let me have an independent shop inspect it. Is this unusual?

If anyone could check the VIN, that'd be great.
WBSBG9326TEY72916

Thank a lot!

Jon
kelpranch@hotmail.com

[M3WKY]

Originally posted by rennstimpy@Oct 23 2004, 06:53 PM
Hi All,

Complete newbie to m3s here, although I used to have 72 2002 that I just loved! Now I'm looking for a 95-99 M3. I found one on autotrader that looks ok, but the dealer won't let me have an independent shop inspect it. Is this unusual?

If anyone could check the VIN, that'd be great.
WBSBG9326TEY72916

Thank a lot!

Jon
kelpranch@hotmail.com

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Only info I can find is:-

M3 3.2L USA Model, Manual gearbox, left hand drive.

[zeaq]

www.e34.de

VIN-Decoder für alle BMW Fahrzeuge
von 01/1928 bis 01/2003 (inkl. Motorräder und Minis)

Fahrgestell-Nr.:
(die letzten 7 Stellen dann Enter)
Daten für die Fahrgestell-Nr. 'EY72916'
Baureihe: E36
Fahrzeugtyp: M3 3.2
Typschlüssel: BG93
Motor: S52
Karosserie: Coupe
Katalogausführung: USA
Lenkung: Links
Getriebe: Manuell
Produktion: 05/1996

Use an online translator to translate it...

[///M3 FX]

Ok got the info on the car from good ole carfax. I hope this is my M3 that your lookign at

WBSBG9326TEY72916

06/21/1996 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ
02/28/1997 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Windsor Mill, MD
Title #26258105
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
03/15/1997 Maryland
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Baltimore, MD
Registered as
personal vehicle
07/17/2000 61,755 California
Inspection Station
San Jose, CA
Passed emissions inspection
09/07/2000 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fremont, CA
Title issued
Loan or lien reported
06/07/2002 100,622 California
Inspection Station
San Jose, CA
Passed emissions inspection
01/01/2003 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fremont, CA
Title issued
07/07/2004 146,617 California
Inspection Station
San Jose, CA
Failed emissions inspection
07/14/2004 147,217 California
Inspection Station
San Jose, CA
Failed emissions inspection
07/26/2004 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection
08/18/2004 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
08/28/2004 148,000 Dealer Inventory
Portland, OR
Vehicle offered for sale

[///M3 FX]

This coupe has had 1 owner in Maryland. The first title for this coupe was reported to CARFAX by a Maryland 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 a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 19,728 miles per year, which is higher than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/28/2004, was 148,000 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).

[rennstimpy]

You guys rock! thanks a lot!

Jon

[oneskyguy]

Originally posted by rennstimpy@Oct 23 2004, 01:46 PM
You guys rock! thanks a lot!

Jon

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If the dealer wont let you have an independent inspection: walk away; they are hiding something.