carfax?

[angrypancake]

I've seen people ask for this before, and I guess it's my turn. I would be much obliged to anyone that could run a carfax on this VIN #: WBSHD9318MBK05326. A PM or email with the results would be a big help. Thanks


-Nat

[Evan]

Report Generated for
Evan
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The story of this 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 4 owners and was owned in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Pennsylvania DMV in 1990.
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 8,760 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 08/26/2004, was 125,739 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
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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 4 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 Data Reported to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 15 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1991 BMW M5

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 3.5L L6 EFI DOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Driver front air bag/passenger side active (manual) belt

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer







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Total Loss Check:


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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 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326) 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 Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326). 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 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326). 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 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326).

Date: Mileage:
08/31/1990 65
09/28/1994 34,492
11/06/1996 48,061
09/18/1998 88,829
03/19/1999 91,738
04/15/1999 91,997
07/12/1999 94,062
05/04/2001 106,718
01/20/2003 116,556
08/26/2004 125,739



Average miles driven per year 8,760 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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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326). 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!

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326) had 4 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 08/31/1990 Pennsylvania
2nd owner 03/19/1999 Virginia
3rd owner 01/23/2003 Virginia
4th owner 08/26/2004 Delaware

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Types of Owners:


This 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326) 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.
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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.

Estimated start date of warranty: 08/31/1990
Last reading reported on 08/26/2004: 125,739 miles
Today's Date: November 26, 2005

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX


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CARFAX searched more than 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 15 record(s) for this 1991 BMW M5 (WBSHD9318MBK05326).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
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08/31/1990 65 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Boston, MA
Title or registration issued
First owner reported


09/28/1994 34,492 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dresher, PA
Title or registration issued


11/06/1996 48,061 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Dublin, OH
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
Registered as lease vehicle


09/18/1998 88,829 Auto Auction
Eastern Region
Vehicle sold


03/19/1999 91,738 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington, VA
Title or registration issued
New owner reported


04/15/1999 91,997 Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA
Passed emissions inspection


07/12/1999 94,062 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


05/04/2001 Vehicle Repair Center
Los Altos, CA
Vehicle serviced


05/04/2001 106,718 California
Inspection Station
Los Altos, CA
Passed emissions inspection


05/09/2001 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mountain View, CA
Title issued or updated


01/20/2003 116,556 Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA
Passed emissions inspection


01/23/2003 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington, VA
Title or registration issued
New owner reported


02/08/2003 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Arlington, VA
Title or registration issued


08/26/2004 125,739 Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Newark, DE
Title #00841147
Title or registration issued
New owner reported


11/01/2005 Private Owner
Newark, DE
Vehicle offered for sale

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First Owner
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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.


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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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[Gayle]

Hey pancake. What's up? What have you found??????

[angrypancake]

We shall see. Thank you very much Evan for the report.

[Zeuk in Oz]

Wow !
I hope you yanks realise how lucky you are to have carfax available to you.
Here in Oz we have nothing like it. :(

[Kalevera]

Hate to rain on anyone's parade, but...

Seller claims: "car is flawless inside and out"

Yet the driver's seat has visible wear in the photos, and all door panels appear to have some wear/peeling.

At 133k, there's a lot that could go wrong. Even if the listing is legit, that car deserves a careful inspection, regardless of the "i will sell for 5000" price.

Seems like a scam to me; given that it's lower mileage than the others currently listed (and all of them are going for higher prices, regardless of time to end differences), it should be at a much higher price.

best, whit

[angrypancake]

Hate to rain on anyone's parade, but...

Seller claims: "car is flawless inside and out"

Yet the driver's seat has visible wear in the photos, and all door panels appear to have some wear/peeling.

At 133k, there's a lot that could go wrong. Even if the listing is legit, that car deserves a careful inspection, regardless of the "i will sell for 5000" price.

Seems like a scam to me; given that it's lower mileage than the others currently listed (and all of them are going for higher prices, regardless of time to end differences), it should be at a much higher price.

best, whit



that's why I'm really skeptical. seller hasn't responded to any emails, probly since i requested pictures of under the hood. if the seller gets back to me i'll take a drive down there and have it inspected thoroughly. oh and heres the link: too good to be true? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M-Series-1991-BMW-M5-SMOKE-FREE-GARAGE-KEPT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6131QQitemZ4593187 209QQrdZ1)
if it's legit, pictures to come! and if it's ****? well, hell, at least people will know

[Kalevera]

Looks like a reverse Pppowerbook!!! scam to me -- ebaymotors doesn't run an escrow service (to my knowledge) and they're trying to send a link for a $2000 down payment.


best, whit

[Kalevera]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-BMW-M5_W0QQitemZ4590506828QQcategoryZ6131QQssPageNameZ WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Knew I smelled a rat.

Roberta Flannery has evidently been a victim of ebay (and/or email) account theft.

best, whit

[angrypancake]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-BMW-M5_W0QQitemZ4590506828QQcategoryZ6131QQssPageNameZ WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Knew I smelled a rat.

Roberta Flannery has evidently been a victim of ebay (and/or email) account theft.

best, whit



****,

I knew I'd seen that car listed before, I remembered the getting rid of it fro a corvette thing. Thanks Whit.


Edit: The scam link has been taken down already and shows an invalid item

[632 Regal]

This listing (4593187209) has been removed by eBay or is no longer available