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08-27-2005, 03:26 PM

[QUOTE=DanH]Just saw this for sale in the neighborhood. Thought I'd see if its worth adding to the garage.
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Alert Image ALERT! Severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

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The story of this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
Blue Arrow This sedan has had 3 owners and was owned in Utah and Minnesota. It was originally registered as a private 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.
Blue Arrow It was at a collision repair facility after an accident or other incident and frame damage was reported. Go to framefacts.com for information about frame damage.
Blue Arrow It was severely damaged and issued a Salvage title by a Minnesota DMV.
Blue Arrow It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
Blue Arrow It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 10,950 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 10/08/2004, was 89,220 miles.
Blue Arrow It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Blue Arrow Its original manufacturer warranty was voided after it was severely damaged.
Blue Arrow Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

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Report Summary

1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check Severe Accident or Total Loss Event Reported by a DMV
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator Reported

2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV
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

4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Private Lease Vehicle

5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX

6. WARRANTY CHECK
Warranty Voided
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 12 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC FI 32V
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, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer

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1997 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC Listed 1 day ago
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.8L L6 PFI DOHC 24V
VIN: WBADD6327VBW16812 [ Free CARFAX Report ] Autobahn Pre-Owned
Distance: 39.52 mi
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1998 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC Listed 4 days ago
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 4.4L V8 DOHC FI 32V
VIN: WBADE6326WBW61366 [ Free CARFAX Report ] Lightning Motorsports
Distance: 20.12 mi
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1998 BMW 528I AUTOMATIC
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.8L L6 PFI DOHC 24V
VIN: WBADD6322WBW44230 [ Free CARFAX Report ] Vandergriff Acura
Distance: 30.07 mi
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Total Loss Check:

ALERT! Severe damage events were reported by a DMV for this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

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 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869) had 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
Frame Damage Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported Collision Repair Facility Record Reported

Accident Indicators Detail:
Date: Source: Detail:
01/09/2003 Collision Repair Facility Frame inspection performed
after an accident or other incident
Frame damage reported

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According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2003 edition, 12% of the 243 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2002. Over 90% of these were considered minor or moderate.
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 27.Aug.2005 16:12:40. 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.

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:

None of the following major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869).

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 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869). 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 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869).

Date: Mileage:
01/07/1997 1,981
12/06/2000 58,150
10/23/2002 77,217
01/03/2003 77,315
09/04/2003 78,000
03/03/2004 82,000
10/08/2004 89,220

Average miles driven per year 10,950 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.

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No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869).

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Ownership History:

CARFAX estimates that this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869) 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 01/07/1997 Utah
2nd owner 01/03/2003 Utah
3rd owner 10/08/2004 Minnesota

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Types of Owners:

This 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

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 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 540I AUTOMATIC. You can also contact an authorized dealership or BMW at 1-800-334-4269 to find out if this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869) still has recalls that require repair.

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The original manufacturer warranty for this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869) was most likely voided when this vehicle was severely damaged.

Estimated start date of warranty: 11/15/1996
Last reading reported on 10/08/2004: 89,220 miles
Today's Date: August 27, 2005

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Void
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles Void
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Void
Corrosion 72 months or unlimited mileage Void
Transferable Transferable at no cost Void
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles Void
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 12 record(s) for this 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC (WBADE6320VBW52869).

Date:
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11/15/1996 Utah
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Salt Lake City, UT
Registered as
private lease vehicle
01/07/1997 1,981 Utah
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Salt Lake City, UT
Title #7592772
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle
12/06/2000 58,150 Utah
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Jordan, UT
Title #9853403
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
09/30/2001 Utah
Motor Vehicle Dept.
West Jordan, UT
Title #9853403
Title or registration issued
10/23/2002 77,217 Dealer Inventory
Salt Lake City, UT
Vehicle offered for sale
01/03/2003 77,315 Utah
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sandy, UT
Title #UT1483104
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Passed safety inspection
01/09/2003 Collision Repair Facility
Utah
Frame inspection performed
after an accident or other incident
Frame damage reported

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09/04/2003 78,000 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Paul, MN
Title #W2476R000
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
09/30/2003 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
10/06/2003 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Paul, MN
Title #W2790R044
Title issued or updated
03/03/2004 82,000 Carsoup.com
Owner Listing
Vehicle offered for sale
10/08/2004 89,220 Minnesota
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Osseo, MN
Title #H2820S580
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

* Collision Repair Facility
A collision repair facility specializes in repairing vehicle damage caused by accidents and other incidents. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or a professional inspector is recommended.
* First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
* Frame Damage
In most cases, a vehicle is inspected for frame damage after an accident or other incident. All levels of accidents from minor to severe can cause frame damage and in most cases it can be repaired. Having this vehicle's frame inspected before purchase is recommended. Go to framefacts.com for information about frame damage.
* 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.
* Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.