CARFAX Vehicle History Report on WBSBG9328VEY76078


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Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources. A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.

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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 (WBSBG9328VEY76078). 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
	This coupe has had 1 owner in California. The first title for this coupe was reported to CARFAX by a California 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 15,757 miles per year, which is slightly higher than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 04/25/2003, was 92,432 miles.
	It was not reported by 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 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

1 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. Interested in an Extended Warranty?

DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY

20 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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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, 6-digit Odometer

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Total Loss Check:

GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078). 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 (WBSBG9328VEY76078) 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 14.Feb.2005 16:02:10. 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 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078). 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 (WBSBG9328VEY76078). 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 (WBSBG9328VEY76078).

Date:	Mileage:
06/14/1997	124
06/18/1999	48,099
10/09/1999	48,199
10/15/1999	48,773
12/10/1999	53,862
02/02/2000	56,823
10/18/2000	72,518
03/29/2001	78,967
05/11/2001	79,434
10/30/2001	82,861
02/22/2002	84,914
04/25/2003	92,432

Average miles driven per year

15,757

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078). 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 (WBSBG9328VEY76078) had 1 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	07/10/1997	California

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Types of Owners:

This 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

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

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	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 (WBSBG9328VEY76078) still has recalls that require repair.

For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

Estimated start date of warranty:	06/14/1997
Last reading reported on 04/25/2003:	92,432 miles	Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date:	February 14, 2005

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	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
Specific Components	96 months or 80,000 miles	Coverage expired
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 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. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the BMW web site.

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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 20 record(s) for this 1997 BMW M3 (WBSBG9328VEY76078).

Date:	Mileage Reading:	Source:	General Comments:

04/16/1997		US Customs	Vehicle exported from Germany and imported to Port Hueneme, CA

06/14/1997	124	California Motor Vehicle Dept.	Odometer reading reported for title or registration

07/10/1997		California Motor Vehicle Dept.	Title issued or updated First owner reported

07/15/1997		California Motor Vehicle Dept.	Registered as personal vehicle

06/18/1999	48,099	California Inspection Station Camarillo, CA	Passed emissions inspection

10/09/1999	48,199	California Motor Vehicle Dept. San Francisco, CA	Odometer reading reported for title or registration

10/15/1999	48,773	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

12/10/1999	53,862	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

02/02/2000		Vehicle Repair Center San Francisco, CA	Vehicle serviced

02/02/2000	56,823	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

02/02/2000		California Inspection Station San Francisco, CA	Passed emissions inspection

02/25/2000		California Motor Vehicle Dept. San Francisco, CA	Title issued or updated

10/18/2000	72,518	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

03/29/2001	78,967	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

05/11/2001		Vehicle Repair Center San Francisco, CA	Vehicle serviced

05/11/2001	79,434	California Inspection Station San Francisco, CA	Passed emissions inspection

10/30/2001	82,861	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

02/22/2002	84,914	Service Facility	Vehicle serviced

09/01/2002		California Motor Vehicle Dept. San Francisco, CA	Title issued or updated

04/25/2003	92,432	California Inspection Station	Passed emissions inspection
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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.
Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.

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BUYBACK GUARANTEE

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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